1. Astronomy History Directory - Uncover The Net Astronomy History Directory Listings Pathfinder History of Astronomy This guide is designed to help you find information about the history of astronomy using the Internet and http://www.uncoverthenet.com/directory/Science/Astronomy/Astronomy_History

Advertiser login Home Science Astronomy > Astronomy History Astronomy History Directory Listings Pathfinder: History of Astronomy This guide is designed to help you find information about the history of astronomy using the Internet and/or print resources. Given the wealth of materials, it is by no means intended to be an exhaustive list; rather, it tries to provide a useful starting point for those wishing to find quality information about the topic, either for serious research or just looking up a quick fact. http://www.ipl.org.ar/ref/QUE/PF/astrohist.html - profile People in the History of Astronomy Looks at the lives of nine famous astronomers and how their works has impacted astronomy. http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4515/HISTORY.html - profile Submit a Site Popular Categories: Amateur Astronomy Astrochemistry Astronomers Astronomical Calendars ... Company Information

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zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Space / Astronomy Space / Astronomy Search Space / Astronomy Discover astronomy history and of space exploration. Stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from their experience. Find the information you need on space exploration and astronomy history. Astronomy History (10) Space Exploration History (37) African-Americans in Astronomy and Space During February, the US celebrates Black History Month. Here at About Astronomy and Space, join us as we discover the importance of this month. zSB(3,3) African-Americans in Astronomy and Space - African-American (Black) History Month African-Americans have played a major role in the history of the United States of America and have much to be proud of. Here, we would like to celebrate just a few of the achievements of African-Americans in the fields of astronomy and space. Astronomy and Space Timeline - Table of Contents The history of astronomy and space exploration timeline. Top 10 People I Would Like to Meet and/or Have Dinner With Here is a list of the top 10 astronomy and space people I would like to meet and/or have dinner with. Unfortunately, it probably will not happen. Several names on my list are now dead and the odds are against my meeting the living members as well.

4. History Of Astronomy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Observational astronomy History of astronomy Astrometry Galactic astronomy Extragalactic astronomy Physical cosmology Outline of astronomy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astronomy

History of astronomy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search History of science Background Theories/sociology Historiography Pseudoscience By era In early cultures in Classical Antiquity In the Middle Ages In the Renaissance ... Romanticism in science By culture Arabic-Islamic Medieval Byzantine Chinese Indian ... African By topic Natural sciences Astronomy Biology Botany Chemistry Ecology ... Medicine Navigational pages Timelines Portal Categories Astronomy is the oldest of the natural sciences , dating back to antiquity , with its origins in the religious mythological , and astrological practices of pre-history : vestiges of these are still found in astrology , a discipline long interwoven with public and governmental astronomy, and not completely disentangled from it until a few centuries ago in the Western World (see astrology and astronomy ). Early astronomy involved observing the regular patterns of the motions of visible celestial objects, especially the Sun Moon stars and naked eye planets . Study of the changing position of the Sun along the horizon or the changing appearances of stars in the course of the year could be used to establish an agricultural or ritual calendar . In some cultures astronomical data was used for astrological prognostication. Ancient astronomers were able to differentiate between stars and planets , as stars remain relatively fixed over the centuries while planets will move an appreciable amount during a comparatively short time.

5. Caltech Astronomy : History: 1908-1949 The telescopes at Mt. Wilson and Palomar. http://www.astro.caltech.edu/observatories/palomar/history/

Printable Version The following timeline covers the early history of Palomar Observatory, from its conception in the early 1900's, through the 200-inch's twenty-one years of construction until it began full-time observing in 1949. All images except the last one ( Caltech Archives . Click on any image to enlarge. 1908: Mt. Wilson 60-inch telescope Under the supervision of George Ellery Hale, and through grants from the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the Mount Wilson 60-inch telescope is completed and sees "first light." It is the world's largest telescope, and with the exceptionally calm and stable atmosphere above the Los Angeles basin, astronomers can see fainter and more distant objects than ever before. Harlow Shapley uses this telescope to measure the size of our galaxy (the Milky Way) and the solar system's position in it. 1917: Mt. Wilson 100-inch telescope While the 60-inch is constructed, Hale and the Carnegie Institution plan a yet larger design. Despite technical challenges in casting and shaping the glass mirror, and difficulties with funding, the 100-inch telescope is completed in 1917. It is a temperamental machine - the large mirror is highly sensitive to temperature variations which cause it to go out of focus easily. Despite such problems, it provides an unparalleled view of the faraway universe. Edwin Hubble uses this instrument to determine the distances and velocities of neighboring galaxies, demonstrating that they are separate "island universes" and not small nebulae contained within the Milky Way, as many astronomers had previously thought. He also discovers the first indications that the universe is expanding. Measurements of more distant galaxies, and fine details of the near ones, are still beyond the reach of the 100-inch.

6. History Of Astronomy History of Astronomy at U. Bonn, maintained on behalf of IAU Commission 41 The History of Astronomy. History of Astronomy Archaeoastronomy Links. http://cass.ucsd.edu/public/tutorial/History.html

University of California, San Diego Gene Smith's Astronomy Tutorial A Brief History of Astronomy Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences. When Stoneage humans turned to an agrarian way of life and began to settle into communities, their interest must naturally have turned to the "heavens": The seasons became important; during different times of the year, different stellar patterns appear in the sky. In the spring, Virgo and her accompanying constellations signal the time to prepare the earth, to plant crops, and to be wary of floods. In the fall, Orion rises to indicate time to harvest and to prepare for winter. The approximate equivalence of the human menstrual cycle and the 30 day orbital period of the Moon which produces lunar phases led to the belief that the heavens, and the Moon in particular, were related to fertility. (What is the Moon's phase right now To early humans facing an uncertain and changeable future, the constancy of the heavens must have suggested perfection and certainly led to deification in many cultures. We may expect that eclipses would have been especially frightening to early humans. After predicting the seasons, eclipse prediction may have been one of the earliest astronomical activities.

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8. Electronic Newsletter For The History Of Astronomy (ENHA) Complete archive and subscription information. http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/aa/enha/

History of Astronomy Working Group for the History of Astronomy Electronic newsletters ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR THE HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY Published by the Working Group for the History of Astronomy in the Astronomische Gesellschaft Number 1, February 23, 1994 Number 2, February 28, 1994 Number 3, March 10, 1994 Number 4, April 15, 1994 ... Number 61, August 23, 2005 Edited by Wolfgang R. Dick and Hilmar W. Duerbeck. Translations by Donald Bellunduno, the editors and authors. Subscription is free. For subscription information see here You are recommended to visit also the directory of the German newsletters ( EMA ). In most cases the EMAs contain also texts in English, and the latest issue may contain urgent information such as conference announcements, which has not yet been published in ENHA. Since the translation into English usually takes some time (from days to weeks or even months), there may be also items in the latest issues which have not yet been translated. Starting with No. 25, some items will not be translated at all. So, if you have a knowledge of German, you may be interested in the latest EMAs, too. Mirror sites An (unauthorized) mirror was established at the Electronic Journal Archive at the Astronomy Department of the University of Wisconsin. However, after ENHA 12, Nov. 1995, this archive has no longer been updated. Therefore, new issues are not available, and the older files do not contain minor corrections made to the files available here and at Low Bandwidth. Therefore, the use of this mirror should be avoided.

9. Astronomy History Your guide to the solar system and deep space from star gazing to astonomical research, planets, meteor showers, international shuttle missions, and galaxy science. http://www.suite101.com/astronomyhistory

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11. History Astronomy in Denmark Brahe, Roemer, Hertzsprung. http://www.rundetaarn.dk/engelsk/observatorium/history.htm

Prehistoric Tycho Brahe Ole Rømer Hertzsprung ... Timeline HOME Centuries of Astronomy Astronomy in Denmark Erling Poulsen Opening hours of Roundtower Observatory ... Prehistoric astronomy Apart from the Vikings, who without a doubt navigated and kept track of time by means of the stars, the first important Danish astronomer was Peder Nightingale. In 1274 he observed the latitude of the Sun from Roskilde where he was a canon, and based on these observations he made tables showing the length of days and nights. Later he published a widespread calendar in Paris. There is some indication in the sources, that he didn't believe in the relation between astrology and astronomy, which was the common belief at that time. In 1417 " Speculum Planetarum " were published by Johannes Simones de Selandia a book about the movements of the planets. Very little is known of Johannes. The astronomers Tycho Brahe and Christian Longomontanus. The most famous Danish astronomer was Tycho Brahe , who was born as a nobleman in 1546. As a teenager he went to the University of Copenhagen to study civics, which was important for a young nobleman at that time because the leaders of Denmark were a group of rich noblemen (many of whom were related to Tycho). However, the young man was more interested in the stars, and on a long study tour around Europe he met many of the leading astronomers of his time. On this trip he also lost a part of his nose in a duel, and the rest of his life he had to wear a silver-nose.

12. Astronomy History Links Page Kathy Zendner Internet Page, Astronomy, Star gazing, located in Salem Keizer, Oregon OR http://www.astronomywebguide.com/links_astronomyhistory.html

Home Page Astronomy Links Amateur Astronomers Astrobiology ... Weather Links Astronomy History Click on any of these topics to go to that section Ancient Astronomy Middle Ages Astronomy Miscellaneous Astronomy History Image credit J. Q. Jacobs Ancient Astronomy The America's America's Stonehenge Visit an Ancient Archeological site located in North Salem New Hampshire. It is uncertain if these structures were built by an ancient Native American culture, or by Migrating European cultures. America's Stonehenge is from an ancient culture dating back over 4,000 years. The people who lived here built astronomical structures and were knowledgeable in Astronomy. Web site provides links to Stonehenge events, activities, schedules and related links. Anasazi the Ancient Ones Chichén-Itzá Web site created by L.C. Swanson. Chichén-Itzá was an ancient Mayan city founded around 400 A.D. Chichén-Itzá means place of the "mouth of the well of the Itzá". The web site provides discussion and images of many of the structures found in Chichén Viejo, and Chichén Nuevo. Numerous links to related web sights are included. Inca Astronomy Incan Current Discoveries Comprehensive web site that discusses recent discoveries and research into the Inca Empire. The web site offers many photos, and links to related web sites for further reading.

13. History And Philosophy Of Western Astronomy The History chapter of an introductory astronomy course. http://www.astronomynotes.com/history/s1.htm

History and Philosophy of Western Astronomy Chapter index in this window Chapter index in separate window This material (including images) is . See my for fair use practices. Now that you have some feeling for the scales of time and space that astronomy This chapter covers the development of western astronomy and modern science. I focus on the rise of modern science in Europe, from the ancient Greeks to Isaac Newton. Other cultures were also quite interested and skilled in astronomy (the Mayans (link will display in another window), Egyptians, peoples of India and China come immediately to mind), but the Greeks were the first ones to try to explain how the universe worked in a logical, systematic manner using models and observations. Modern astronomy (and all of science) has its roots in the Greek tradition. If you would like a more thorough discussion of the history of astronomy than what I will present here, please take a look at Science and the Human Prospect by Ronald Pine (links will display in another window). I will give dates of when certain persons lived and worked to give you some reference points in the long history of astronomy. Don't worry about memorizing the dates. What is more important is to see the development of ideas and methods of modern science. I include images of world atlases from different time periods in this chapter and the next as another way to illustrate the advances in our understanding of our world and the universe. Links to the sites from which the photographs came are embedded in the images. Select the picture to go to the site. The vocabulary terms are in

14. Curious About Astronomy? The History Of Astronomy The Ask an Astronomer team's favorite links about The History of Astronomy History of Astronomy links. Many links to lots of different topics in the history of astronomy, from http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/history.php

Main Page About Us For Teachers Astronomy Links ... Ask A Question! SEARCH: QUESTION AND ANSWER ARCHIVE: Most Recent Most Popular Random Question OUR SOLAR SYSTEM The Earth The Moon The Sun Planets ... Comets, Meteors And Asteroids THE UNIVERSE Extrasolar Planets Stars Supernovae Black Holes ... Cosmology And The Big Bang OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY Stargazing Telescopes Timekeeping Lunar And Solar Eclipses MISCELLANEOUS Careers In Astronomy The History Of Astronomy General Physics ... The Arts Credit: Mars in History Percival Lowell's Martian Canals. Mars has fascinated humanity for centuries, especially when it was viewed through a telescope for the first time. Many observers noted linear features connecting dark spots on the face of Mars. These were interpreted by some observers, most notably Percival Lowell , as canals built by a great, dying Martian civilization to carry water from the poles to bring water to their crops. Later, photographs proved that the "canals" were simply an optical illusion. The History of Astronomy Links Questions Astronomy has been practiced for as long as humans have been looking at the sky and wondering what it all means. Early civilizations, for example, Harappans Mayans , and ancient Chinese used astronomy to keep track of time,

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16. The Star Of Bethlehem An investigation of the science and history which bear on the mysterious star said to have accompanied the advent of Christ. http://www.bethlehemstar.net/

Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical event? A myth created by the early church? Explore the history and science for yourself... Presentation Times and Places "well-researched and reasonable" "an interesting look... at the star... genuinely thought-provoking" Christianity Today magazine "models the scientific method at its best" Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary "wide-ranging and insightful scholarship" Former Publisher and Editor, Scientific American magazine, and President, American Association for the Advancement of Science How to Use this Site Site Overview 1: Setting the Stage To help you understand the Star 2: The Starry Dance What the ancients saw 3: The Day of the Cross The sky marked His death 4: What Does this Mean? The fuller message of the Star FAQ Blog Resources Press ... Italiano

17. Astronomiae Historia / History Of Astronomy Welcome / About Search this site History of astronomy History of science History in general Unsorted links Working Group for the History of Astronomy http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/astoria.html

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19. THE 1920 SHAPLEY-CURTIS DISCUSSION BACKGROUND, ISSUES, AND OUTCOME THE 1920 SHAPLEYCURTIS DISCUSSION BACKGROUND, ISSUES, AND OUTCOME. Virginia Trimble. Physics Department and Astronomy Department. University of California University of Maryland http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/diamond_jubilee/papers/trimble.html

THE 1920 SHAPLEY-CURTIS DISCUSSION: BACKGROUND, ISSUES, AND OUTCOME Virginia Trimble Physics Department and Astronomy Department University of California University of Maryland Irvine CA 92717 College Park MD 20742 Prepared for the 1995 75th Anniversary Astronomical Debate and for publication in Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific ABSTRACT 1. INTRODUCTION The suggestion came originally from George Ellery Hale, whose father had endowed a lecture series for the National Academy of Sciences. After some initial hesitation, the NAS Home Secretary, C.G. Abbot, agreed that the 1920 William Ellery Hale lectures would be a discussion on "The Distance Scale of the Universe," with Harlow Shapley of Mt. Wilson Solar Observatory and Heber Doust Curtis of Lick Observatory as the discussants. Both the published versions of their presentations (Curtis 1921, Shapley 1921) and the notes from which they spoke (Hoskin 1976) are now available, as is a good deal of information on the lead-up to what much later came to be called "the great debate" and on its scientific aftermath. We first examine the cultural and scientific environments in which the 1920 event occurred, then the event and its participants, ending with an examination of the scientific issues as then perceived and as now understood. It is not clear whether any very useful lessons for the case of gamma ray bursters can be drawn. As is frequently (but not always!) the case in scientific disputes, Shapley and Curtis each had hold of portions of the correct elephant.

20. Radio Astronomy And SETI - Big Ear Radio Observatory Memorial Website Radio astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. http://www.bigear.org/

Big Ear Memorial Website This website is administered by NAAPO - the North American Astrophysical Observatory The NAAPO home website The Ohio Argus Array Introduction: What Is BigEar? The BigEar Structures ... Main Menu Introduction: What Is BigEar? Welcome to the original website of the former Ohio State University Radio Observatory (OSURO), also known as Big Ear. The Observatory was a Kraus-type radio telescope, named for Dr. John D. Kraus, the founder and director of the observatory, who was also the designer and builder of the telescope. Big Ear covered an area larger than three football fields. The telescope was famous for discovering some of the most distant known objects in the universe, as well as for the "Wow!" Signal and the longest-running SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) project entered into the Guinness Book of Records . This unique probe of the depths of the cosmos was located in Delaware, Ohio (about 30 miles north of Columbus). Big Ear Structures Comments About the Above Aerial Photograph of the Big Ear Radio Telescope The various structures you see in the above aerial photo of Big Ear are each described in a separate section of this website.

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