Indigenous Astrophysicist Karlie Noon is Sydney Observatory’s first Astronomy Ambassador.
Sydney Observatory has long been a science communication training ground for many early career scientists. Building on this tradition, the Astronomy Ambassador is a unique opportunity for an early career researcher in Astronomy, Astrophysics and related fields to develop a portfolio of science engagement programs over a six-month period.
Gamilaraay astrophysicist Karlie Noon is passionate about Indigenous astronomical knowledge and was the first Indigenous female to obtain degrees in physics and mathematics. The multiple award-winner was an ACT Young Australian of the Year 2019 finalist and a Eureka Prize Emerging Leader 2019 finalist.
Noon will work with the Observatory to develop a portfolio of science engagement programs. As part of National Science Week and the Sydney Science Trail, on Saturday 22 August, Noon presented her first program, a livestream exploring the planets, stars and highlights of the Southern Sky live from the Sydney Observatory.
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Take a tour of the August sky with Karlie Noon.