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Cultural astronomy

Cultural Astronomy is a way humans from different societies and cultures express and understand the stars and planets in the sky. Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing millions of glittering lights. Every culture has its own way to see and interpret them. Some connect the stars to stories and myths like animals, heroes, and gods. Others use them as calendars to track seasons and planting times. Think of it like a big puzzle where every culture has its own piece that fits into a larger picture. By finding those pieces, we can learn about different cultures and how they viewed the world around them.
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