skycultures/inuit/description.md
Inuit are the native population of the Arctic.
The Inuit sky culture files available for Stellarium are an adaptation of John MacDonald's research in his book [#1]. While placements and specifics of Inuit constellations might differ from tribe to tribe, the information in Stellarium presents the constellations and general themes of the arctic universe.
The Divider, Aviguti.
Aagjuuk, an important constellation for timekeeping.
Akkuttujuuk, two stars signaling the return of sunlight to the arctic.
Qimmiitt, five dogs harassing Nanook, or Nanurjuk, the polar bear.
Quturjuuk
Pituaq, stand containing the burning fuel providing light
The big dipper is Tukturjuit, the caribou.
Sivulliik, "the first ones" , Little Orphan Boy being chased by an angry grandfather.
Kingulliq, the grandmother chasing the Two in Front
Sakiattiak, The Pleiades, are seen as a breast bone.
Orion's Belt is Ullaktut, three hunters lost on a hunting trip for Nanuk, the polar bear.
Uqsuutaattiaq, a seal flipper skin sewn shut, contains fuel for lamps.
Nuuttuittuq is the North Star Polaris, the star that never moves.
The Orion Nebula, Qangimmaariik, a group of children.
Or sometimes: "He who never goes out on newly formed ice". Sikuliaqsiujuittuq is Procyon, the main star in Canis Minor.
This sky culture was contributed by Karrie Berglund of Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. based primarily on the book [#1].
Illustrations are done by Johan Meuris.
Text and data: GNU GPL v2.0
Illustrations: Free Art License