Planisphere - Yinggarda Jankurna, Emu in the Sky

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Jankurna, The Emu in the Nigh Sky Yinggarda Aboriginal Astronomy Planisphere - Discover the Aboriginal Constellation of Jankurna.

Turn the star wheel to match today's date with the time of night. The planisphere shows a picture of the stars visible at that time. The lower part of the planisphere shows the stars looking southward. The upper part of the planisphere shows the stars looking northward. 

The artwork and knowledge on this planisphere is titled "Jankurna, the emu in the night sky". It is an Indigenous artwork created by Thudgarri/Yinggarda Artist, Toni Roe and knowledge from her Grandfather, Thalanji Person, John Dale © "

Approx measurements 20cm x 20 cm.