Posts Tagged ‘ General Astronomy ’

Before Galileo turned his telescope toward the night sky the act of astronomy was pretty much an astrological pursuit where objects and motions of object in the sky were explained using ancient and archaic understandings of the universe and how it works. But he didn’t just observe and note new objects in...
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Judging by the names, my guess would be: Astrophysics: Study of the physics and structure of the sky and what it contains (planets, etc). Astronomy: General study of the sky, planets, etc and general behaviour of it without going too deeply into the physical make-up of it.
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There is nothing like sitting outside in the dark with your kids and staring up at the night sky. Time stands still as you both ponder the enormity of the universe and your place within it. Poetry springs to mind as you try to explain to your child how people 100 years ago...
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What is the difference between astronomy and cosmology? Are they the same thing? Also what is astrophysics?
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I am looking for a nice pair of binoculars for my astronomy class. I would like something with a nice size aperture maybe within the price range of 40-50.00. Thanks! (a link would be nice)
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Md. Wasim Aktar Deptt. of Agril. Chemicals, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India. Astronomy (‘Ilm al-Hay’ah) or the science of formation (i.e. of the heavens) deals with such things as the structure of the heavens, the number and configuration of the stars, the signs of the zodiac, the distances...
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Recently I have become interested in the idea of amateur astronomy. How much do I need to spend on a telescope to be able to see anything interesting? What kind of telescope do I need? What strength magnification do I need? How much do I need to spend?
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What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations? It allowed them to predict eclipses with great accuracy. It helped them understand our cosmic origins. It helped them find uses for ancient structures like Stonehenge. It helped them keep track of time and seasons, and it was used by some cultures for navigation.
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I really want to change my major to astronomy, but the only thing that is stopping me is the math. Im not good at math and i dont enjoy it. However i was wondering if there was anything else i could do in astronomy? Maybe an assistant to a astronomer? Does anyone know?
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My club is really interested in getting a telescope. It would be good to add in the costs in US$ as well as other accessories needed and the specifications of the telescope suggested. Thanks! My country has quite bad light pollution.
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If you ask a lot of kids if they enjoy science a good portion of them will make a face or tell you that it is not their favorite subject. Despite the disinterest in science for a lot of children, we can and should foster a love of astronomy in children. In fact,...
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If you like to look to the heavens even just occasionally get yourself some decent binoculars and indulge in a little binocular astronomy. Think about it, binoculars are inexpensive, highly portable and require no complicated setting up procedure so are ideal for casual astronomy. Binoculars allow excellent moon views, and great viewing of...
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