The world’s first astronomers might have been Australian Aborigines
The ancient world was home to many accomplished astronomers, included the Greeks, Mayans, Polynesians, and maybe Stonehenge’s mysterious builders. But perhaps more than 10,000 years before these cultures looked to the sky, Australian Aborigines were the world’s first stargazers. In general, ancient astronomers used their knowledge of the stars for utilitarian purposes, such as timing…
