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Patricia Ellis OAM talks about astronomy and the stars. Patricia shares the way the stars were used for knowledge and way finding and that in Aboriginal culture constellations have special names.
| Custodian Name | Patricia Ellis OAM |
|---|---|
| Location | Filmed in Tilba Tilba, NSW |
| Year | 2025 |
| Length | 0:05:08 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Category | Environment |
| Topic | Country & Environment |
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