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Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk

Aboriginal communities have observed the night sky for millennia. But they face a growing threat – light pollution.

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Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at riskAboriginal communities have observed the night sky for millennia. But they face a growing threat – light pollution.
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