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I’m excited to announce that 5 #Asteroids have been named by @IAU_org in honour of #Aboriginal & #TorresStraitIslander elders, communities, & academics who have been instrumental in paving the way for @Aboriginalastro Knowledge and education (a thread)
https://minorplanetcenter.net//iau/lists/MPNames.html
https://minorplanetcenter.net//iau/lists/MPNames.html
5 asteroids were discovered by astronomers Eleanor Helin & Schelte Bus on 25 June 1979 at Siding Spring Observatory near Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia.
Names are for 1 community, 2 elders, and 2 Indigenous academics who have made significant contributions to @AboriginalAstro
Names are for 1 community, 2 elders, and 2 Indigenous academics who have made significant contributions to @AboriginalAstro
7546 Meriam
This is a 2.0 km wide asteroid of the Flora family, located in the inner region of the asteroid belt. The Meriam people live in the eastern Torres Strait, united by a common language (Meriam Mir), who developed and maintain complex systems of astronomical knowledge.
This is a 2.0 km wide asteroid of the Flora family, located in the inner region of the asteroid belt. The Meriam people live in the eastern Torres Strait, united by a common language (Meriam Mir), who developed and maintain complex systems of astronomical knowledge.
7733 Segarpassi
This is a 1.9 km wide asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Uncle Segar Passi is a #Dauareb man and senior #Meriam elder on Mer in the eastern #TorresStrait. He is an award-winning artist who shares traditional knowledge about Meriam meteorology and astronomy.
This is a 1.9 km wide asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Uncle Segar Passi is a #Dauareb man and senior #Meriam elder on Mer in the eastern #TorresStrait. He is an award-winning artist who shares traditional knowledge about Meriam meteorology and astronomy.
7630 Yidumduma
This is a 6.4 km wide asteroid of the Koronis family, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt. Uncle Bill Yidumduma Harney is a Senior Wardaman Elder who has shared his traditional astronomical knowledge in the books #DarkSparklers & #FourCircles.
This is a 6.4 km wide asteroid of the Koronis family, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt. Uncle Bill Yidumduma Harney is a Senior Wardaman Elder who has shared his traditional astronomical knowledge in the books #DarkSparklers & #FourCircles.
7809 Marcialangton
This is a 4.3 km wide asteroid located in the main asteroid belt. Prof Marcia Langton is a Yiman woman, Provost, and Foundation Chair of @IndigenousUoM at @unimelb who leads the incorporation of @AboriginalAstro into the Australian National Curriculum.
This is a 4.3 km wide asteroid located in the main asteroid belt. Prof Marcia Langton is a Yiman woman, Provost, and Foundation Chair of @IndigenousUoM at @unimelb who leads the incorporation of @AboriginalAstro into the Australian National Curriculum.
7547 Martinnakata
This is a 3.3 km wide asteroid of the Koronis family, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt. Prof Martin Nakata is a Torres Strait Islander and Professor & Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at @jcu who leads research & curricula in @AboriginalAstro
This is a 3.3 km wide asteroid of the Koronis family, located in the outer region of the asteroid belt. Prof Martin Nakata is a Torres Strait Islander and Professor & Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at @jcu who leads research & curricula in @AboriginalAstro
