Noun

astronomy (plural astronomies)

  1. The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

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Mon Aug 23 12:49:20 2010

Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation). It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the formation and development of the universe.

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Prehistoric cultures left behind astronomical artifacts such as the Egyptian monuments and Stonehenge, and early civilizations such as the Babylonians, Greeks, Chinese, and Indians performed methodical observations of the night sky. However, the invention of the telescope was required before astronomy was able to develop into a modern science. Historically, astronomy has included disciplines as diverse as astrometry, celestial navigation, observational astronomy, the making of calendars, and even astrology, but professional astronomy is nowadays often considered to be synonymous with astrophysics.

During the 20th century, the field of professional astronomy split into observational and theoretical branches. Observational astronomy is focused on acquiring data from observations of celestial objects, which is then analyzed using basic principles of physics. Theoretical astronomy is oriented towards the development of computer or analytical models to describe astronomical objects and phenomena. The two fields complement each other, with theoretical astronomy seeking to explain the observational results, and observations being used to confirm theoretical results.

Amateur astronomers have contributed to many important astronomical discoveries, and astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs can still play an active role, especially in the discovery and observation of transient phenomena.

Ancient astronomy is not to be confused with astrology, the belief system which claims that human affairs are correlated with the positions of celestial objects. Although the two fields share a common origin and a part of their methods (namely, the use of ephemerides), they are distinct.

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Thu Sep 2 19:05:37 2010

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Q. so can you guyz give me links 2 sum webstites bout astronomy like about the constulations and stuff...thank u
Asked by l ve143~ ~ ~ - Thu Apr 30 20:23:47 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've discovered your problem - it's spelled 'constellations'. Now you can Google or it yourself.
Answered by eri - Thu Apr 30 20:27:55 2009

How can i start a career in astronomy?
Q. Astronomy has always been a hobby for me. Recently I lost my regular job and I am interested in a career in astronomy or cosmology. Any information on how i should proceed and what kind of classes to look into would be greatly appreciated
Asked by Chris C - Sat Jul 11 15:41:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There really aren't any jobs in astronomy if you don't have a PhD in the subject, so get ready for about 10 years of college. Start with a physics major for your bachelors degree - classes in math, astronomy, and computer science are useful/necessary as well, but physics is essential for getting into graduate school. Spend your summers doing research with a professor at your school or other universities or national labs to get some experience for grad school and an idea of what it's like to do this for a living. Cosmology is a subfield of astronomy, like planetary science, solar physics, or galactic astronomy. It's not really a degree itself; go for a physics or astrophysics PhD to do cosmology.
Answered by eri - Sat Jul 11 18:11:04 2009

What is a good college to study astronomy?
Q. I am in the 9th grade but I already know I want to be an astronomer when I grow up. Does anyone know any good colleges where you can study astronomy? (Preferably on the west coast)
Asked by Veeds7412 - Mon Mar 29 13:03:31 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. California Institute of Technology UCLA University of Arizona, Tuscon UC Berkeley San Diego State University University of Washington
Answered by David Knisely - Mon Mar 29 18:54:55 2010

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