Embry – Riddle Aeronatical University: Science Speaker Series – Indigenous Skies
This lecture will cover the archaeology of astronomy as we tackle the history of Indigenous cosmology. Subjects will range from Sinagua petroglyphs depicting supernovas to Chumash star charts and other Indigenous stories about the cosmos.
Joshua Ballze (Hia-Ced O’Odham, Tarahumar) is a scientific illustrator for various museum institutions and is a Board Member at the Museum of Indigenous People. His current work involves conservation of local Petroglyphs by utilizing 3D scanning technology and doing archaeological paintings for the Department of the Interior.
The program will last for approximately 60 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Showtimes:
- Saturday, December 2: 5 p.m.
- Audience Adult, Kids (6 - 8 years), Teens (14 - 18 years), Tweens (9 - 13 years)
- Genre Arts, Culture & Social Science, Space & Astronomy
- Type Exhibit/Presentation
