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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Virginia Kilborn

MYSTERIOUS: No telescope needed how to navigate the australian night sky in summer | Mind Blowing Facts

Part of the Milky Way galaxy showing the Southern Cross and the Eta Carinae Nebula
Part of the Milky Way galaxy showing the Southern Cross and the Eta Carinae Nebula. Photograph: Haitong Yu/Getty Images

It’s summer in Australia and that means many of us head out of the city and off to a remote camping site, where the night sky shines bright with stars. Australian First Nations astronomers have built knowledge around the stars for about 65,000 years. But what should the beginner look for? This five-step guide will have you navigating the sky in no time – no telescope or star chart needed.

Step 1: orient yourself using the stars

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