Mankind is locked up to the heavens since the start of civilization.

Searching to put a meaning and an

order and understanding to the universe that we live in.

Astronomy is a bran

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, comets, asteroids, galaxies,
and the phenomena that occur outside Earth's atmosphere. It encompasses observations, theoretical
models, and data analysis to understand the origins, evolution, and properties of these objects, as well
as the broader structure and dynamics of the universe.
Astronomy has deep roots in human history, dating back to ancient civilizations that observed and
recorded celestial phenomena. Today, it is a vibrant and interdisciplinary field that combines elements
of physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos.
Astronomical discoveries not only expand our understanding of the universe but also inspire awe and
curiosity about our place in the cosmos.
Early astronomers noticed patterns in the sky and attempted to organize them in order to track and
predict their motion. These are known as constellations and these patterns help people from the past
to measure the seasons, the movement of the stars and the heavenly bodies was tracked around the
world but especially in China , Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, Central America, and India.

WHAT IS AN ASTRONOMER?

An astronomer is a scientist who studies astronomy, the branch of science that deals with celestial
objects and phenomena beyond Earth's atmosphere. Astronomers investigate various aspects of the
universe, including stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, nebulae, and cosmological phenomena.
Astronomers typically have advanced degrees in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a related field.
They work in academic institutions, research organizations, observatories, space agencies, and other
scientific institutions around the world. The work of astronomers contributes to our collective
understanding of the universe and inspires curiosity and wonder about the cosmos.

GALILEO GALILIE
Galileo sparked the birth of modern astronomy with his observations of the Moon, phases of Venus,
moons around Jupiter, sunspots, and the news that seemingly countless individual stars make up the
Milky Way Galaxy.
Galileo Galile made major improvements the telescope and this allow close observations of the
planets. He made many discoveries including four major satellites of Jupiter known as the moons and
later discovered the sun which i-of course are called sunspots.

Johannes Kepler
German mathematician and astronomer who discovered that the Earth and planets travel about the sun
in elliptical orbits. He gave three fundamental laws of planetary motion. He also did important work in
optics and geometry.
He came up with the planetary laws of motion and these describe how the planets orbit around the
sun.

ISAAC NEWTON
Issac Newton made significant contributions in the field of astronomy through his three laws of motion
and his law of gravitation. Newton's laws of motion govern the motion of objects in our Universe such as
balls, cars, aeroplanes, planets or stars.

He explained the physics behind the solar system. He was using the laws of celestial Dynamics ang
gravitation. These days, modern astronomy is done from observatories from remote telescopes on the
ground or in space and these are controlled by computers. These allows astronomers to study
computer generated data and energies.

SOLAR SYSTEM
A star system is a group of planets, meteors, or other objects that orbit a large star. While there are
many star systems, including at least 200 billion other stars in our galaxy, there is only one solar
system. That's because our sun is known by its Latin name, Sol.

The solar system includes everything that is gravitationally drawn into the sun's orbit. Astronomers
have discovered there are many other large stars within our galaxy, the Milky Way. Use these
resources to teach students about the objects and relationships within our solar system.