‘It is in the nature of Astronomy, because stars are visible everywhere - irrespective of where you are. Maybe in the early hours of the morning or the evening you will be able to see stars, so the whole population of the world, each culture has developed a certain relationship with the stars. Because everyone has a relationship with the stars, they have named stars according to their culture using their own languages and have developed traditions and ceremonies that are linked to certain stars and planets. So I think it can form a basis for humanity, the world, to say that we all have a relationship with the stars and we have used stars for different purposes. If we start sharing those experiences, those practices, those stories - it is one way in which we can unite our people.’
Sivuyile Manxoyi, South African Astronomical Observatory, SALT Collateral Benefits Programme