In Part 1 of this three-part series, astronomer Donna Burton, known as “Donna the Astronomer,” shares her lifelong fascination with the night sky. From her childhood as a “drover’s brat” to her deep connections with Indigenous communities, Donna weaves together cultural storytelling, life
lessons from the bush, and scientific knowledge. This episode reveals how Captain Cook mapped the world without a clock and explores the timeless wisdom the stars continue to offer.
