Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
As long as there have been people on the Earth there have been astronomers, those who studied and tried to make sense of the sky. Though Western science tends to focus on contributions by the ancient Greeks and Romans, astronomy has always been a significant cultural teaching tool around the world. Our guest this week is a native Australian who uses performance art and storytelling to bring to life the creation story told in the stars by an Aboriginal tribe in the northern part of the continent. His work not only celebrates the teachings of these Aboriginal peoples but helps to preserve their culture and ensure their legacy through their understanding of the sky.
Paul Taylor is an acclaimed Aussie performing artist who delights in celebrating the culture of his homeland through story, song, dance, painting and didgeridoo. Paul performs throughout the U.S. and Australia to all ages and conducts school residencies. He has been a beloved annual guest at Fiske Planetarium for over 12 years, presenting his show “Aboriginal Skies: In the Land of the Lightning People.” This planetarium show celebrates the vast Star Law of Australian Wardaman Aboriginal Elder, Yidumduma Bill Harney, of whom Paul was a student for over 25 years. Paul also directs The Yubulyawan Dreaming Project, which is dedicated to documenting and sharing the wonderful cultural heritage and wisdom of Yidumduma Bill Harney.
Fiske is one of the largest planetariums in the US, having served CU Boulder & the local community since 1975. We offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events.
Follow Fiske Planetarium:
Website | https://www.colorado.edu/fiske
Instagram | instagram.com/fiskeplanet
Facebook | facebook.com/teamfiske
As long as there have been people on the Earth there have been astronomers, those who studied and tried to make sense of the sky. Though Western science tends to focus on contributions by the ancient Greeks and Romans, astronomy has always been a significant cultural teaching tool around the world. Our guest this week is a native Australian who uses performance art and storytelling to bring to life the creation story told in the stars by an Aboriginal tribe in the northern part of the continent. His work not only celebrates the teachings of these Aboriginal peoples but helps to preserve their culture and ensure their legacy through their understanding of the sky.
Paul Taylor is an acclaimed Aussie performing artist who delights in celebrating the culture of his homeland through story, song, dance, painting and didgeridoo. Paul performs throughout the U.S. and Australia to all ages and conducts school residencies. He has been a beloved annual guest at Fiske Planetarium for over 12 years, presenting his show “Aboriginal Skies: In the Land of the Lightning People.” This planetarium show celebrates the vast Star Law of Australian Wardaman Aboriginal Elder, Yidumduma Bill Harney, of whom Paul was a student for over 25 years. Paul also directs The Yubulyawan Dreaming Project, which is dedicated to documenting and sharing the wonderful cultural heritage and wisdom of Yidumduma Bill Harney.
Fiske is one of the largest planetariums in the US, having served CU Boulder & the local community since 1975. We offer a diverse range of fulldome films, live talks, laser and liquid sky shows, as well as public gatherings for astronomical and NASA-related events.
Follow Fiske Planetarium:
Website | https://www.colorado.edu/fiske
Instagram | instagram.com/fiskeplanet
Facebook | facebook.com/teamfiske
