Sharing the Skies

Navajo Astronomy

By David Begay and Nancy C. Maryboy
Published by Rio Nuevo
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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Sharing the Skies provides a look at traditional Navajo astronomy, including their constellations and the unique way in which Navajo people view the cosmos and their place within it. In addition, this book offers a comparison of the Navajo astronomy with the Greek (Western) perceptions. Beautifully illustrated with original paintings from a Navajo artist and scientifically enhanced with NASA photography. 57 color and 8 b/w illustrations

About the Authors

David Begay

David is former adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He is also a former professor and academic dean for Dine' (Navajo Nation) College. He is currently VP for the Indigenous Education Institute, Friday Habor, WA. Nancy Cottrell Maryboy is a Cherokee and Navajo Indigenous science expert and educator. Maryboy is the president of the Indigenous Education Institute, an organization she founded in 1995 to apply traditional Indigenous knowledge to contemporary settings.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Rio Nuevo (February 1, 2010)
  • Length: 96 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781933855400

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Sharing the Skies

Navajo Astronomy

By David Begay and Nancy C. Maryboy
Published by Rio Nuevo
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

LIST PRICE $17.95

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Free shipping when you spend $40. Terms apply.

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