How does astronomy differ from the four earth sciences?

Answer 1

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Geology is the study of rock formations on the Earth and other bodies.

Astronomy is the study of stars and galaxies and their relationship and transformation.

They are the study of different bodies. Geology is the study of the Earth.

Astronomy is the study of the universe outside of the Earth, including all

bodies in the universe except the Earth.

Comments: I slightly disagree.

1) Astronomy does include the Earth.

2) Geology is used in the study of other planets and so on.

Geology is mainly about rocks and similar materials.

Astronomy is a very wide area of study about the Universe, including stars, planets and many other things.

Answer 2

Astrology is based on the belief that the positions of the planets and stars at the moment of a person's birth have an effect on the personality of the person and on some major events in the person's life. According to astrology much can be told about a person and the person's future based on this knowledge of the alignment of planets and stars at the moment of birth. One problem with astrology is that the materials used to determine the locations of planets stars and constellations are centuries old; they are old enough so that as a result of precession they no longer are in agreement with the true positions of the heavenly bodies. There is no widely accepted evidence that the claims of astrology have anything more than individually attested or anecdotal merit. Astronomy is the study of anything that we can observe in the sky basically from the sun and planets on out. A lot of astronomy has to do with careful measurements of the true and apparent movements of celestial bodies, measurements of various kinds of energy emanating from stars and other bodies, the effects of gravitation, speculation about planetary and universal origins, black holes, discovery of new planets and other objects, research into the likelihood that some forms of life might exist in other parts of the solar system/universe, planning for manned and un-manned missions to other parts of the solar system, etc. At one time astrology and astronomy were more closely related, and perhaps hardly distinguishable. That is no longer the case; they are independent areas of study.

Answer 3

• Astronomy is the study of the physical universe beyond the Earths atmosphere. (Actually looking to see what is there now - Observational)
• Cosmology is the study of the origin, evolution and ultimately the fate of the Universe. (How did it all begin - Theoretical)

Answer 4

The difference between Astronomy and Meteorology is that astronomy is the study of space and meteorology is the study of weather.

That is correct. Meteorology has NOTHING to do with meteors. It is the study of weather and climate.

Actually, Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that cause the weather, and the life cycle of the weather systems. While weather is actually a statue of the atmosphere at a certain place and or time. (Temperature, humidity, cloudiness, ect.) While Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of stars, planets, comets, galaxies, ect. However there is a connection between meteorology and astronomy and that is that astronomy can be concerned with parts of the Earth's atmosphere as well. Like solar flares and radiation, this very thought would effect meteorology because it could possibly effect the weather outside. Thus the reason why many people who are learning meteorology also watch solar storms in space. Other than that, there is nothing similar about the two other than they are both a science.

Answer 5

Astronomy focuses on studying celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and galaxies in space, while the four Earth Sciences (geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science) primarily deal with Earth's physical structure, atmosphere, oceans, and environment. Astronomy also involves studying phenomena outside Earth's atmosphere, while the earth sciences focus on processes occurring on or within the planet.

Answer 6

Geology and Astronomy are both physical sciences and involve physics and higher mathematics. The two fields cross somewhat in subject matter when dealing with planetary science and the formation of planets, especially Earth.

Answer 7

Astronomy is the study of objects in space, such as planets, stars, moon, comets, other galaxies etc.

Astrology is the belief that the position of these objects somehow relates to everyday life to people here on earth. Astrologers believe that the position of the sun relative to the background stars, and the position of the planets can have an effect on someones relationship, or if someone is going to come into money (and so on).

The sun moves against background stars throughout the year, different star constellations (12 in total). The one that the sun was in front of when you were born is said to be your star sign (although in reality this is now different since the celestrial pole has shifted). Astrologers believe that you are a certain type of person if you are a certain star sign, and you may be more compatible with other certain star signs.

Most people see it as a bit of harmless fun, but some people actually believe that there is some truth in it. The thing is, if you go looking for what the horoscopes say, you may find it and remember it, reaffirming your belief in what they say. but some of the horoscopes are so vague, they could be applied to anyone. Its just psychological tricks (would a large burning ball of gas 93 million miles away really effect your finances in the next two weeks?).

Answer 8

Astrology is about zodiac signs -- what stars you were born under, how the planets were aligned when you were born, etc. You know, Capricorn, Virgo, Leo, etc. Astronomy is the study of the planets, solar systems, etc.; outer space.

Astronomy is the study of the stars in the scientific way. Astrology is the study of the stars in a religious way.

Astronomy - physical, Astrology - spiritual, a vast position of planets and stars.

Astrology is just like a future teller.
There is quite a big difference.

Astronomy is the study of moons, planets, stars, space, and the cosmos in general. It is a type of science. Astrology is not a science. Astrology is the practice that stars, and their positions during a person's birth, will affect what personality they will have, and what their destiny is.

Personally, I love astronomy, I find it really interesting, and I find astrology completely ridiculous, and I don't believe in it at all. There isn't any proof if it's true but when people do give proof, it's usually because they are looking for it. For example, my friend's daily horoscope said she would lose something precious that day. That day, she got a detention in English, and had to stay in at lunch. She's claiming this proves that horoscopes are true, because she 'lost' her lunchtime. I think that's ridiculous and people just want to believe it, so they twist the horoscope in their day, to make it seem true, which is quite easy because horoscopes are extremely vague.

Astronomy on the other hand, is so true. When NASA says there is going to be a solar eclipse, there actually is a solar eclipse, because they methodically worked it out. And it works. Astrologers would say something like 'the day would darken', so they'll be 'right' both ways: if there is a solar eclipse, they could say that's what they meant by 'darken'-->the moon going in front of the sun. Otherwise, if there isn't a solar eclipse that day, they would just say 'the day would darken' just referred to night, or something, so the astrologers are 'technically right' no matter what the consequence, and people use this as proof it is real.

Astronomers don't need to do that, because they actually ARE right, when they say there's an eclipse coming up. There's the difference :)

Answer 9

They aren't especially similar. Geology is the study of the Earth, specifically the structure of the Earth itself; astronomy is the study of things OFF the Earth. However, it's all matter, and basic physics applies to all of it.

Answer 10

Astronomy is the scientific study of stars and planets; anything that exists in the sky.

Astrology is a pseudo-science which pretends to be able to determine the effects of the relationships between constellations and planets and the people here on Earth. In truth, there is no relationship, and astrology is superstitious nonsense.