A Brief History of
Astronomy
by T. Cason
1Throughout history, humans have looked
to the stars for answers. It's likely that
stargazing gave rise to the science of
astronomy, possibly the oldest science
known to humankind. As civilizations
advanced, they became more dependent on
understanding the patterns and cycles of
celestial bodies. Farmers relied upon
astrological calendars to plant and harvest
their crops; sailors steered across vast
oceans using celestial maps.
2Modern astronomy owes much to the
ancient civilizations of the past. In fact, the
roots of astronomy can be traced to
somewhere around 4000 B.C., when the
oldest astronomical observations ever
recorded took place in both Egypt and
Central America. Also important were the
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