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The biggest achievement in astronomy I believe is the first use of the telescope to study the sky byGalileo starting in 1609. He discovered the rings of Saturn, the 4 big moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus. Then there is Copernicus and his heliocentric theory, published in the 1540's, stating that the sun was the center of the solar system, not the Earth. Kepler's theory of planetary motion, that completely did away with the need for epicycles, but suggesting correctly that planetary orbits are elliptical was the next great achievement.
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Who studies the planets and stars?
Either Astrophysics or Astrology/Astronomy.
What is the name for study of stars?
The proper name for the study of stars is astronomy. A person who studies stars is an astronomer.
What is a synonym of astronomy?
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What scientific discipline would include the study of stars?
Astronomy
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astronomyThat is called "astronomy".Astronomy
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They were skilled at mathematics and astronomy.
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They measured the length of the year which is now called astronomy.
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He Invented the telescope, so he could see the sky
What are four achievements of Mayan civilization?
describe four achievements of the Mayan civilization
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created a 365-day calendar by using astronomy.
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I ma having great difficulty trying to figure out which two calendars you mean.
What did the achievements in Astronomy?
I recently read that the Olmecs are the first civilization in recorded history to exhibit awareness that the world is round and revolves around the sun.
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Can the ancient Indians boast of few significant achievements?
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