This article examines the application of celestial images in Setswana novels. In Setswana narratives, there are echoes, resonances and symbols of celestial images. Repeated use of these symbols helps to uncover the quality and/or the essence of Setswana language practice, as well as the intents and purposes of novelists to nurture and safeguard the Setswana language and culture. The aim of the study is to identify celestial images in the novels, explicate the meaning of each and to look at their appropriateness to the text. Setswana cosmic images in this study are obtained from selected Setswana novelists. The discussion is to be presented by dividing cosmic images into three categories, namely the sun, the moon, and the stars. By using these signs, the novelists advocate for the application of Batswana/African understanding of natural science. Celestial images refer to objects in the sky or visible heavens or to the universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere. The study aims to show the knowledge of Batswana cosmology and its application to their everyday life.

本文探讨了天象在塞斯瓦纳小说中的应用。在Setswana的叙述中，有回声，共鸣和天体图像的符号。重复使用这些符号有助于揭示塞斯瓦纳语言实践的质量和/或本质，以及小说家培育和维护塞斯瓦纳语言和文化的意图和目的。该研究的目的是识别小说中的天体图像，阐明它们的含义，并研究其对文本的适用性。本研究中的Setswana宇宙图像是从Setswana小说家中选取的。通过将宇宙图像划分为三类，即太阳，月亮和星星，可以进行讨论。通过使用这些标志，小说家提倡运用巴茨瓦纳/非洲对自然科学的理解。天体图像是指天空中的物体或可见的天堂或地球大气层以外的宇宙。这项研究旨在展示蝙蝠侠宇宙学的知识及其在日常生活中的应用。