Unknown
active in Australia (1940s)
Mankokkarrng (The Southern Cross) 1948
earth pigments on paper on cardboard
45.5 x 58.5 cm (Image and sheet)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Commonwealth Government, 1956

This education resource has been designed for teachers to use with Middle years students. It explores the different and shared perspectives of the southern sky and investigates cultural experiences, the evolution of scientific observation and the complexity of Australia’s histories.

Education Guide (click to download)

Research Materials

In 2009 the world celebrates the International Year of Astronomy. This year marks the 400 year anniversary of Galileo’s first observations of the universe through a telescope, as well as the 40 year anniversary of man taking first steps on the moon. Listed below are a number of websites that may be used in conjunction with the Sharing stories of the southern sky resource to celebrate and investigate these astronomical events.