Astronomy is the scientific study of objects and phenomena beyond the earth's atmosphere by means other than visiting them or sending probes. The history of astronomy is the study of the development of astronomy from the earliest written records to somewhere very near the present time.
Astrology is not astronomy, but it did play a role in the development of astronomy. Babylonian astrologers' determination of the positions of stars may be found here, their study of the effects of those positions on human affairs will not.
The history of the scientific search for extra-terrestrial intelligence may be found here. UFOs visiting earth will not.
This category is not limited to Western astronomy. The written history of other astronomical traditions will be listed here.
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Excerpts and commentary with reproductions of some of Elihu Vedder's illustrations.
From the Uppsala University Newsletter for History of Science.
Discusses the development of reflective telescopes during the 1700's. Covers the different types of mirrors and lens that were used during these times. Includes some key contributors to the improvement of the telescope during this period.
Part of the history of astronomy covering the discoveries of the size and nature of the universe.
A rare celestial atlas discovered in the library of the Manchester Astronomical Society.
Radio astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
A timeline of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, from Morrison and Coconni to SETI@home.
World history of astronomy and timekeeping with updates, and origins, based on original sources and places where possible.
Images from the history of astronomy, old telescopes, pictures of astronomers, observatories.
Complete archive and subscription information.
Tutorial/historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics and spaceflight, on a high school level.
Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD). Includes related resource links.
Archive of the History of Astronomy Discussion Group, the mailing list for scholars in this field.
An accurate calendar and the progenitor of the sexagesimal (base 60) "degree, minutes, seconds" measurement system.
The History chapter of an introductory astronomy course.
Offers a history of the field and science. Features links to related sites, awards and contact details. Provided by the Working Group for the History of Astronomy.
Article by Owen Gingerich explores refinement and criticism of Ptolemaic astronomy, including religious influences on direction, and describes precursors to and influences on Copernicus.
Astronomy in Israel from Og's Circle to the Wise Observatory.
Article by Heather Hobden on this historic document which shows the understanding of astronomy in the mid 16th century. Edward had his own astronomical instruments which are described.
A personal account by Jocelyn Bell Burnell on the discovery of pulsars.
PBS articles about 20th century astronomy and physics.
An investigation of the science and history which bear on the mysterious star said to have accompanied the advent of Christ.
The oldest exact astronomic constant? The ratio of earth rotations to lunar orbits in Aryabhata's AD 498 writing.
World history of astronomy and timekeeping with updates, and origins, based on original sources and places where possible.
Part of the history of astronomy covering the discoveries of the size and nature of the universe.
Discusses the development of reflective telescopes during the 1700's. Covers the different types of mirrors and lens that were used during these times. Includes some key contributors to the improvement of the telescope during this period.
Article by Heather Hobden on this historic document which shows the understanding of astronomy in the mid 16th century. Edward had his own astronomical instruments which are described.
Article by Owen Gingerich explores refinement and criticism of Ptolemaic astronomy, including religious influences on direction, and describes precursors to and influences on Copernicus.
An accurate calendar and the progenitor of the sexagesimal (base 60) "degree, minutes, seconds" measurement system.
Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD). Includes related resource links.
Radio astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
An investigation of the science and history which bear on the mysterious star said to have accompanied the advent of Christ.
A rare celestial atlas discovered in the library of the Manchester Astronomical Society.
Astronomy in Israel from Og's Circle to the Wise Observatory.
Excerpts and commentary with reproductions of some of Elihu Vedder's illustrations.
A personal account by Jocelyn Bell Burnell on the discovery of pulsars.
Tutorial/historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics and spaceflight, on a high school level.
Complete archive and subscription information.
The History chapter of an introductory astronomy course.
From the Uppsala University Newsletter for History of Science.
Archive of the History of Astronomy Discussion Group, the mailing list for scholars in this field.
Offers a history of the field and science. Features links to related sites, awards and contact details. Provided by the Working Group for the History of Astronomy.
The oldest exact astronomic constant? The ratio of earth rotations to lunar orbits in Aryabhata's AD 498 writing.
PBS articles about 20th century astronomy and physics.
Images from the history of astronomy, old telescopes, pictures of astronomers, observatories.
A timeline of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, from Morrison and Coconni to SETI@home.
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