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Why Africa’s Ancestors Named the Sky

Why Africa’s Ancestors Named the Sky: Decoding Indigenous Astronomy

Long before telescopes and satellites, African communities meticulously observed the heavens. They named stars, mapped celestial movements, and tied cosmic patterns to agriculture, navigation, spirituality—and even calendars. This rich celestial knowledge forms an indigenous astronomy, deeply intertwined with daily life. Let’s explore how these systems worked and how they echo today in modern astrophysics. 1. […]

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