Intro to Astronomy

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Intro to Astronomy
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What is Astronomy?

• Astronomy is the study of planets, stars, and
  space.

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It is important because

• Astronomy was the first science, all other
  sciences can be traced back to it.
• Basis for our current calendar.
• Used to measure long distances and navigate

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Astronomy

• Grew from a need for a calendar.
• People charted the stars for many years and found
  patterns

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Constellations

• Patterns to remember the stars