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How did astronomy benefit the dark ages?
Astronomy did not really benefit the dark ages. Back then they relied more on ASTROLOGY. It was not until the Renaissance that people started devising a difference between astrology and astronomy, and consequently started making headway in astronomy.
What does modern astronomy mean?
Modern Astronomy is the astronomy in which we actually started looking at celestial bodies up close. Today there is a lot going on about the information of astronomy. Galileo was the first modern astronomer, just an interesting fact to throw in!
How old was Tycho Brahe when he started being interested in astronomy?
When he was 13. He became greatly interested after the solar eclipse of 1560. He was drawn to astronomy because the eclipse had been predicted so accurately.
What has the author Gerald North written?
Gerald North has written: 'Astronomy in depth' -- subject(s): Astronomy 'Mastering Astronomy' 'Astronomy explained' -- subject(s): Astronomy 'Mastering astronomy'
Why did astronomy start?
the reason why astronomy was started is that when the astronauts wnet up and found moon rocks new planets, new galaxys they needed people to study them so they could gain further knowledge on what exists in this universe (i think :P)
What is an astronomy satellite?
Probably a satellite used for astronomy observations.Probably a satellite used for astronomy observations.Probably a satellite used for astronomy observations.Probably a satellite used for astronomy observations.
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.
How was Astronomy invented?
It started when people got bored at night and started wondering about the stars they could see at night, and how the Sun and Moon appeared so regularly. A systematic study of these events gradually began, and eventually someone decided to call it astronomy. Answer2: Astronomy was invented like many things, it was useful! People found stars useful to navigation at night. Patterns of stars provided directions and rising stars could be used for time periods and this was critical to the development of agriculture.
What do you call the study of planets and stars?
Anything outside the Earth is astronomy.
What is the study of positions dimensions motion and evolution of celestial bodies?
astronomy, astrophysics
What has the author J B Sidgwick written?
J. B. Sidgwick has written: 'Introducing astronomy' -- subject(s): Astronomy, Constellations 'Astronomy for night watchers' -- subject(s): Astronomy 'Observational astronomy for amateurs' -- subject(s): Astronomy, Observers' manuals
What has the author Laurence W Fredrick written?
Laurence W. Fredrick has written: 'Astronomy' -- subject(s): Astronomy 'An introduction to astronomy' -- subject(s): Astronomy
