Dr Jarita Holbrook

Dr Jarita Holbrook is a professor of astronomy at the University of the Western Cape. She is a leading expert in the field of cultural astronomy, and has spent many years studying the ways in which different cultures have understood and interpreted the night sky throughout history. Dr Holbrook has published numerous papers on the subject, and has given talks at conferences around the world. She is also a skilled communicator, and has worked with schools and community groups to promote astronomy education. In her free time, Dr Holbrook enjoys stargazing and attending astronomy events. She is active on Twitter and can often be found sharing her latest astronomy news and discoveries on her social media channels.