# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Explainer Series is about making sense of the questions we’re all asking.About this EventThe Explainer Series is about exploring the questions we’re all asking.For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have looked to the sky - not just with wonder, but with deep, rigorous knowledge. The stars, the planets, the dark constellations formed by the shadows of the Milky Way - these were calendars, maps, law books and stories, all at once. This is the world's oldest astronomy, and it is only now beginning to receive the scientific recognition it has long deserved. In the lead-up to NAIDOC Week, join us for a conversation that will change the way you look up.Meet Your SpeakersKrystal De Napoli is a Kamilaroi astrophysicist, award-winning author and lecturer at the University of Melbourne's School of Physics. A lifelong crafter who has been picking up new hobbies since she first held a crochet hook at age three. At our upcoming Explainer Series event, she's most excited to explore what Aboriginal Dreaming stories can reveal about ancient astronomical cataclysms.Lauren Appo is a proud Mamu woman from Far North Queensland and the creator of Books and Yarns Book Club, a platform celebrating Blak literature and amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors across Australia. A devoted reader who is always halfway through multiple books at once and firmly believes there is no such thing as too many books on the bedside table. At our upcoming Explainer Series event, she's excited to explore how books and Indigenous storytelling carry the echoes of Dreamtime stories, connecting us to ancient knowledge, the stars above, and the enduring relationship between story, Country and community.The Explainer SeriesThe Explainer Series is a space for thoughtful conversations with people who really know their stuff, sharing insights and context so we can better navigate the big and small questions in our lives.From international law and cryptocurrency to climate change, gut health and space junk, these talks bring ideas, trends and debates into focus, helping us form our own understanding, guided by curiosity and expertise.There’s no spin and no hype, just experts helping us think more clearly about the world around us.The Explainer Series is generously supported by Gina Fairfax AC and Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Library Foundation.Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.Please consult our and before making your booking.We respect your privacy. 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For more information, please read State Library's .The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-brisbane/the-explainer-series-first-nations-astronomy/100001989068559606 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, calendar, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Brisbane - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland - **lat**: -27.4714985 - **long**: 153.01700959999994 - **full address**: SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland , Cultural Precinct, South Brisbane, Australia - **location**: SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f0ce56c96ae768da5a596722a136e713ddf52a743eb336e369d41a00fb37ef87-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc191310-gmir.jpg?v=1779255011 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy being held? - **A:** The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland , Cultural Precinct, South Brisbane, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy? - **A:** The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy is organized by State Library of Queensland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Explainer Series: First Nations Astronomy is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Brisbane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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