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Dakota/Lakota Star Map Constellation Guidebook: An Introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge

Dakota/Lakota Star Map Constellation Guidebook

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"Dakota/Lakota Star Map Constellation Guidebook" by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

"This book is an outgrowth of Native Skywatchers research and programming ... We seek to address the crisis of the loss of the indigenous star knowledge, specifically the Dakota and Ojibwe who are the native peoples of Minnesota ... Together, we have created two astronomically accurate and culturally important star maps, Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaa'igan - Ojibwe Sky Star Map and Makoce Wicanhpi Wowapi - D(L)akota Sky Star Map, which were first disseminated to regional educators at a Native Skywatchers Middle School Teacher workshop in June 2012"--Introduction.

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Best For: Readers interested in indigenous astronomy and cultural heritage of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples.
Focus: Introduction to Dakota and Ojibwe star knowledge through culturally significant and astronomically accurate star maps.
Covers: Creation and explanation of two star maps representing Dakota and Ojibwe sky knowledge, developed from Native Skywatchers research.
Why It Matters: Addresses the loss of indigenous star knowledge by preserving and sharing the astronomical traditions of native Minnesota peoples.

"Dakota/Lakota Star Map Constellation Guidebook" by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

"This book is an outgrowth of Native Skywatchers research and programming ... We seek to address the crisis of the loss of the indigenous star knowledge, specifically the Dakota and Ojibwe who are the native peoples of Minnesota ... Together, we have created two astronomically accurate and culturally important star maps, Ojibwe Giizhig Anung Masinaa'igan - Ojibwe Sky Star Map and Makoce Wicanhpi Wowapi - D(L)akota Sky Star Map, which were first disseminated to regional educators at a Native Skywatchers Middle School Teacher workshop in June 2012"--Introduction.

AuthorAnnette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke
PublisherNative Skywatchers
Published2014-06-25
ISBN-139780692232545
BindingPaperback
Pages54
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsConstellations
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 54 pages

Language: English

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