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Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - Web posted at 8:19:30 GMT Do you know Namibia's night skies? STAFF REPORTERNAMIBIA is one of the best places on earth to admire the night skies and view the Milky Way and to observe the stars and planets. |
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Tourists come on special trips so they can view our skies because in Namibia there is less artificial light than in many other countries in the world. In order to increase awareness about the night skies, the Museums Association of Namibia is organising an exhibition aimed at schoolchildren to coincide with Namibia Science Week early next month. Some of the scientific questions people have about the galaxy will be addressed and the Association is working with several astronomers and scientists who can help provide answers. "We are looking for any information about the indigenous names different Namibian communities give to stars and planets," says Rauha Shimwafeni, who co-ordinates the project and organises the exhibition. "We have very few resources with which to make our exhibition and we would like to ask the Namibian public for their help and to send us the names in their languages. Any traditional stories that are linked to the Namibian night are also welcome." Any school or science and astronomy clubs can also join the exhibition, according to Shimwafeni. The exhibition will also answer questions like what a shooting star is or why horoscopes are referred to as star signs. People who know about legends, traditional tales and indigenous names for stars and planets can contact Project Co-ordinator Rauha Shimwafeni at 081 295 2363 or leave a message with the Museums Association of Namibia at (061) 30 2236. Entries can also be sent to the e-mail address museums@iway.na |
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