Why do we study the Universe? by Brian Ramm

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rammb — 2023-02-06 16:59:08 UTC

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Discuss an important turning point in the field of Astronomy.

rammb — 2023-02-06 17:00:04 UTC

Discuss how the field of Astronomy advances the human species.

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Discuss the importance of knowing the history of Astronomy.

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Discuss how Astronomy can be used to advance other fields of science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, etc.).

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Astronomy's impact on other fields of science

givense1 — 2023-02-06 20:44:08 UTC

Astronomy not only improves our understanding of outer space, but it also helps us here on Earth to advance our understandings of other fields of science. One example of this would be in the field of medicine. We can use technology and equipment created for telescopes to also "accurately aim high-energy particles for radiation treatment" (cfa.harvard.edu). Another example would be MRI, which is also used in the study of molecular physics (cfa.harvard.edu). Through these applications of science, which stemmed from our knowledge of astronomy, we can see the importance of astronomy, and why we should continue to study it. A question I have: has our knowledge of astronomy impacted the field of music, or other arts?

A turning point for astronomy

givense1 — 2023-02-06 20:58:14 UTC

Originally we thought of Earth as the center of the solar system (and even the universe as a whole). However, Nicolaus Copernicus would then start "the drive to visualize the Sun, not the Earth, as the center of the solar system" (teachastronomy.com). This new model of the solar system (the "heliocentric model") would become the model that modern science accepts today. Another turning point for astronomy, and science as a whole, would be the discoveries of the famous scientist Galileo, as well as Newton. Both scientists understood the importance use using systematic procedures and math to insure the accuracy and credibility of scientific experiments and theories. One question I still have: What actually led to the start of the age of enlightenment? Could scientists not share their findings as easily before it?

william patterson

pattersw — 2023-02-06 22:36:46 UTC

"It has allowed astronomers to learn from their past and have a greater appreciation for the science of present. "Opines that understanding the history of galileo and johannes kepler helps college students have a greater appreciation for what is out in the sky.

https://astronomy.as.virginia.edu/why-study-astronomy

How Astronomy advances us

walkerba7 — 2023-02-06 22:46:53 UTC

Astronomy has already given us advanced technology such as computers, satellites, and smartphones. it gives us technology that was never seen and completely new. It also have us technology for the medical field like Xray machines and MRI's "Work on nuclear magnetic resonance, which can be used to study molecular physics, can also be used to scan the human body." (https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth). Items like Smartphones, Xray machines, MRI Machines, have all impacted and advanced our society as well as medical fields. It has helped us detect disease, spread information, protect people, and much more that rolls over into daily life without even realizing. Without the study of Astronomy we wouldn't be as advanced in technology as we are today and we would live in a completely different society. So my final question is what will we discover next from our research? new technology? medical equipment? who knows.

Astronomy in Healthcare

walkerba7 — 2023-02-06 22:56:13 UTC

Astronomy advancements have a surprising impact on different fields of work. It can bring new technology advancements into different practices, making things like discovering diseases or checking your internal organ or bone health a lot easier and efficient. "None of these would have happened if we hadn’t first been dedicated to simple human curiosity about what may be out in the far reaches of our Universe." - (https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth). Astronomy helps us discover what we thought impossible because of physical limitations. For example, the idea of seeing inside of your body without having to do some form of medical procedure seemed impossible, but because of pure curiosity and drive to do more, we created a whole machine dedicated to it. So who knows what's next? we may see time travel as impossible but maybe if we keep digging further and further we may just discover some crazy inventions. Is it possible that we can cure disease by pure technology?

Ethan Tufts

tuftse1 — 2023-02-07 00:31:33 UTC

Astronomy is used to advance the human species because understanding the universe we are born into is crucial to understanding ourselves and where we came from. Since the beginning of time, we have wondered as a species what the sun and the moon are, and how they affect us. We asked ourselves why things fell to the ground when we dropped them and why there were so many bright stars in the night sky. Without answers to these questions, we were left in the dust to do nothing but guess. Which brings us nowhere as a species. However, when we start to recognize patterns in the night sky and understand how the celestial bodies around us act we can use that information to our advantage. We can track the cycles of the moon and understand how the moon affects the tide. We can figure out which days the sun is likely to burn us more. We can track the planets in our solar system and calculate how to travel to them in the shortest path possible. In time we may be able to terraform those planets around us and harvest their resources for our own benefit. But we can also use the information we gather from astronomy and use it to better our lives on Earth. We invented GPS, Solar Panels, Airport Security Scanners, MRI scanners, and so many more life-changing inventions simply because we researched outer space and what technologies would help us in our space endeavors. As a result of that, we now have so much more information that we wouldn't have otherwise. "None of these would have happened if we hadn’t first been dedicated to simple human curiosity about what may be out in the far reaches of our Universe." Without astronomy, we would still be so clueless here on Earth. But being able to understand what truly happens beyond our atmosphere helps us feel more connected to the universe around us and answers questions we have been asking as a species for thousands of years. We need to ask ourselves, What else can we learn about the universe? What questions can we ask that will provide insight into how the world around us operates?

Sources:

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

grace patterson

2023-02-07 16:56:53 UTC

Astronomy is continually innovating and progressing. Seemingly by accident, scientific and technological developments in astronomy have worked their way into our daily lives. For example, the device you’re currently reading this text on is very likely to involve components and systems that saw their first application in astronomy.
None of these things would have happened if we hadn’t first been dedicated to simple human curiosity about what may be out in the far reaches of our Universe. As it has been throughout our history, the impulse to explore is still one of the greatest wellsprings of human ingenuity.

link: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

A turning point for astronomy

2023-02-07 22:31:52 UTC

The earth moves! This discovery was made from the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. He made the claim “We revolve around the Sun like any other planet.” (https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/OrbitsHistory) Before anchine greek philospers were unsure of the diffrnet ways that the planets moved across the sky. In 1515, a priest named Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that the Earth was a planet like Venus or Saturn, and that all planets circled the Sun. Afraid of criticism, he did not publish his theory until 1543, right before he died. The theory gathered few followers. The one question that I still have is how did people find these theories with such limited technology compared to today? How long would it take if we had the technology we do now back then?

-Theo

The Telescope

smitht87 — 2023-02-07 22:38:19 UTC

It's a device made by Galileo and it's used to form magnified images of distant objects. It's used by all astronomers and provides the ability to collect and analyze radiation from celestial objects. Plus, as we all know it helps us to see the stars and planets. "These developments have contributed dramatically to advances in scientific knowledge about the soar system, the Milky way Galaxy, and the universes as a whole." There are also different types of telescopes that our used for other tasks, such as the X-ray telescope and radio telescope. I wonder how each kind of telescope works and how researchers modified the original telescope?https://www.britannica.com/science/optical-telescope

Talan oldenstadt. As the stars move across the sky each night people of the world have looked up and wondered about their place in the universe. Throughout history civilizations have developed unique systems for ordering and understanding the heavens. Babylonian and Egyptian astronomers developed systems that became the basis for Greek astronomy, while societies in the Americas, China and India developed their own.

2023-02-07 22:46:08 UTC

Theo Buchwald

buchwalt — 2023-02-07 22:52:05 UTC

"In education, we see the teaching of astronomy at the primary or secondary level leading students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In international relations, we see astronomy as a scientific field that transcends borders and promotes collaboration between global teams in the unified pursuit of knowledge. In our culture, we see the impact of keystone scientific discoveries creating a more informed and scientifically literate society." (https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth) This is an excellent example of how astronomy takes different fields of science. Such as physics and biology. Talking about how the different planets have lifeforms on them. It relates to the stormy question simply because of the fact that it's in our solar system. The only question that I have after reading this article is if other sciences take from astronomy as astronomy takes from them. Are there concepts in physics that are solely based on astronomy?

Talan oldenstadt. astronomy is the study of everything beyond earths atmosphere that includes objects we can see with the naked eye like the sun the moon and the stars.

2023-02-07 22:54:26 UTC

Why the history of astronomy is important.

smitht87 — 2023-02-08 02:12:21 UTC

It is important to know the history of astronomy for many reasons but one is because it helps us answer many questions. "Astronomy isn't just relevant, it's essential to freedom." There are many different questions pertaining to astronomy that can easily be answered with history such as, how old is the telescope? Where did the telescope originate? Who made the first telescope? What was astronomy first used for? It's important to know that many things we have today are because of astronomy(Like calenders!) not only can history be a fun fact but it gives us greater appreciation for all the things we have, because now-a-days, I doubt we would get off our phones enough to look at the sky for more than 5 minutes to find out they there are other planets. https://www.space.com/why-astronomy-is-important-today

Relationship between astronomy and medicine

2023-02-08 17:53:43 UTC

Astronomy and health care are closely related, they are constantly working together to create groundbreaking inventions. Scientists are designing mirrors for the new generation of space-based telescopes. This invention can then be transferred to the medical field. The article, we read said, "with a simple modification, these optics can accurately aim high-energy particles for radiation treatment, focusing on destroying tumors while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed" (https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth). This new technology is helping to get closer to getting rid of cancer.
Questions I still have: What other things from astronomy could transfer into medicine?
-Alannah

Astronomy Turning Point

2023-02-08 18:24:31 UTC

Originally scientists thought that the earth didn't move and was at the center. They believed that everything revolved around the earth. Until mathematician and astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus started questioning that theory. He used different models and as it said in the sideshow "In 1512 Copernicus circulated a short commentary containing the essence of his new hypothesis: the Sun is the center of the solar system, the planets move around it, and the stars are immeasurably more distant (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-81b1Q2LdxP97Z6Ma84cC3ciPktXQGpyQO2lePBlyz8/edit#slide=id.p)This is important for understanding where we are in the universe and helps understand gravity.
Questions I still have: What made Nicolaus question it in the first place?
-Alannah M

Turning Point in Astronomy

2023-02-08 20:22:22 UTC

Galileo and Newton were some of the most important contributors to astronomy in the 17th century. Galileo wasn't the inventor of the telescope, but he was able to build his own, and improve the original design many times. Using his new, more powerful telescope, he observed the skies, and discovered many things. For example, he got a closer look at the moon, and was able to describe what its surface looked like. He also discovered Jupiter's moons. These discoveries helped fight the idea that the earth was the center of the universe. Newton, on the other hand, worked with physics and gravity, which helped explain orbits like planets and moons.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Newton#ref12247

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Galileo-Galilei/Telescopic-discoveries

- Milo B

Astronomy and it's synergies with other fields of science.

2023-02-08 22:26:32 UTC

We already know that astronomy is a science that requires collaboration, not just with other astronomers, but physicists and other scientists as well. There have been many findings of astronomers that have changed how we see our universe and space. An example of an interesting theory is the theory of the existence of dark matter, a form of matter that cannot interact with light! Some, more locked in concepts can be things like supernovas and black holes, which tie in with physics and chemistry closely. Astronomy has close ties with physics and particular, as there are a few types of physics that apply to astronomy, like particle and nuclear physics. For example, the quote, "Astronomical objects present a much wider range of scales and properties than can be achieved in the laboratory. Pulsar magnetic fields are a million times stronger, solar convection Reynolds numbers a million times larger, and intergalactic vacuums more than a million times emptier than the most extreme terrestrial conditions. But the underlying physics is the same." from https://nap.nationalacademies.org, states that the underlying physics can bring this all together so it is understandable. And Finally, a question that I had was, how many types of science would be affected if astronomy didn't exist?

Astronomy's history is important, this is why.

gearharo — 2023-02-08 22:45:20 UTC

Did you know that astronomy wasn't actually called that when it was first thought of? It was actually a part of a thing called natural philosophy! Although, this is just a fun fact. You came here to see why it's history is important. I think that its history is important because knowing what people have already done and discovered is a good way to see what direction you need to move in. For example, back in the 1900s, Astronomy was linked very closely with mathematics. Then in the late 1900s and 2000s, chemistry and physics took the lead, with heavy research into spectroscopy and nuclear fusion. Some events in history are very important to know as well, as understanding how something was found might help you unlock its secrets later. A quote I found pertains to this, "Eddington, contemplating the problem of stellar longevity in the 1920s, was the first to appreciate nuclear fusion as a potential source of enormous quantities of energy." This quote is a good example of a finding that happened in astronomy's history that was a turning point in the way that we acquire energy now! This leads me to a question I thought of. What theories have people made in the past that have been proven by people outside of their lifetime?

Ryder M. Importance of astronomy to humans

2023-02-09 22:26:38 UTC

Astronomy has helped humans in many ways. Astronomy drives research and countless technological creations. These creations are built to study space and prevent possible catastrophic events. "Coronal mass ejections (CMEs), like the 1859 event, are giant eruptions of charged particles that threaten satellites, astronauts, and our electrical grid. A suite of CFA missions and instruments are monitoring the Sun, giving us warning of incoming CMEs, allowing time to prepare and protect people and our highly susceptible electronic and communication systems." - www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth. This proves that an event caused scientists and researchers to create a device that helps and protects us from the sun. This furthers our knowledge on space and improves life on earth for humans.

Astronomy advances Humanity

bettsm3 — 2023-02-09 22:26:47 UTC

The study of Astronomy has helped develop many kinds of technology that affect us greatly. Things like solar panels, satellites, GPS, MRI, digital camera sensors, airport security scanners, portable x-rays, and even things like computers and phones.
- https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth

Apart from every day life influences, Astronomy can help us in bigger, more obscure ways.
"By studying the cosmos beyond our own planet, we can understand where we came from, where we are going, and how physics works under conditions which are impossible to recreate on Earth."
- https://astronomy.as.virginia.edu/why-study-astronomy

Importance of Astronomy for humans -Charlisse Mootz

2023-02-09 22:37:51 UTC

Astronomy has directly affected the way we live our lives on the day to day basis. Nearly all technology we use today stems from when we first dipped our toes into curiosity beyond earth. Scientists have researched and created many devices to help improve life on earth for humans and further our knowledge beyond what we know on earth. "A suite of CFA missions and instruments are monitoring the Sun, giving us warning of incoming CMEs, allowing time to prepare and protect people and our highly susceptible electronic and communication systems." Because the advancement in technology stems from astronomy we are able to be alarmed when debre and objects are coming near our solar system and satellites. This would have never even been thought without the human urge to explore what we don't know, and learn more about why we are here on earth.
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth

How Astronomy advances us

kousouls — 2023-02-09 22:54:58 UTC

Astronomy has allowed us to push forward and expand the boundaries of science, with the help of new technology and theoretical modelling. In the process of new technology, we were presented with satellites, computers, and smartphones. the advancements also made way for other things like self-landing rockets, the ability to go and land on the moon, sending a flying craft to mars, and even creating a device to harness the type of energy that stars burn; the fusion reactor.

without astronomy, we would be not as advanced as we are today, and we would have lived in an entirely different world.

what will await us in the future? solar sails? space cruising? moon tours? who really knows for sure.

Sources:
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth

The Northern Lights of 1989

cosentim — 2023-02-09 23:00:48 UTC

One important event in the field of Astronomy was when aurora borealis, also known as "northern lights," stretched all across the skies of North America on March 5th, 1989. This happened because a large sunspot came into view, creating the beautiful stretch of glowing aurora borealis. To this day, Joe Rao for space.com says "It was the largest spot that had ever been seen at so high a northern latitude on the sun." This was a turning point for Astronomy because it was one of the biggest cases of aurora borealis that we know of in North America. The next day, the sunspot produced a huge solar flare that is said to be ranked as an X15, it was one of the most intense solar flares recorded. One question that I have is if this is possible to happen again and if Astronomists are able to predict it happening.

Source:
https://www.space.com/24983-auroras-1989-great-solar-storm.html

Talan oldenstadt

2023-02-10 16:36:44 UTC

astronomy is the study of everything beyond earths atmosphere that includes objects we can see with the naked eye like the sun the moon and the stars.
https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/astronomy/what-is-astronomy

Talan oldenstadt

2023-02-10 16:39:24 UTC

As the stars move across the sky each night people of the world have looked up and wondered about their place in the universe. Throughout history civilizations have developed unique systems for ordering and understanding the heavens. Babylonian and Egyptian astronomers developed systems that became the basis for Greek astronomy, while societies in the Americas, China and India developed their own.

wishmana — 2023-02-10 17:59:40 UTC

There has been a few important developments in astronomy but Astronomers will celebrate a remarkable the planet Neptune was discovered. "Readers should note a caveat, however. That year is a Neptunian one. The great icy world was first pinpointed 164.79 years ago – on 23 September 1846. And as Neptune takes 164.79 Earthly years to circle the sun, it is only now completing its first full orbit since its detection by humans." Hence those anniversary celebrations.
https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2011/jul/10/neptune-orbit-anniversary-astronomy

Ryder M

2023-02-10 22:17:33 UTC

When studying the history of astronomy, we can further our knowledge on where we came from. We get to expend our knowledge of something far away yet so close. It can help us see where were going and how physics work in conditions that are impossible to recreate on earth. "Astronomy and related fields are at the forefront of science and technology; answering fundamental questions and driving innovation. It is for this reason that the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU) strategic plan for 2010–2020 has three main areas of focus: technology and skills; science and research; and culture and society". https://www.iau.org/public/themes/astronomy_in_everyday_life/
This quote explains how astronomy drives advancements and innovations within technology and learning.

Hubble - Ethan Tufts

tuftse1 — 2023-02-10 22:29:49 UTC

The Hubble Space Telescope was a revolutionary telescope that was launched into low earth orbit in 1990. It is the only space telescope that was designed to be maintained by astronauts and is responsible for so much new information about our universe that we didn't know before. It takes pictures of space that we could come close to replicating with a telescope here on Earth and has given us so much information. It was discovered that most Galaxies have a supermassive black hole at the center. It helped map the mysterious dark matter that is all over our universe. "discovered that most galaxies contain supermassive black holes, and mapped the presence of the mysterious dark matter that makes up most of the universe’s mass and structure." Space telescopes can help us see so much more than we can on Earth, with new space telescopes like the James Webb, I wonder what else we can discover? https://www.nasa.gov/content/discoveries-hubbles-galaxies

Charlisse Mootz

2023-02-10 22:36:41 UTC

Ever since the first humans were on earth, by default we tend to want to dive into the unknown of the universe and what is out there. Astronomy has led us where we are today and how we have advanced as a species. Astronomy runs of off curiosity and human nature of wanting to unpeel the unknown. "In both cases, astronomers had to be adventurers to even think about taking a step further in expanding the known universe. At the same time, scientific knowledge was not constrained by expected outcomes. On many occasions, the explanation lay simply in the “unknown.” Thus, it was uncertainty that created an opening for the development of new knowledge." Astronomy's history is important to obtain because you realize everyone who studies it has the same question. What is out there? What is the Unknown?https://historyofknowledge.net/2021/10/14/history-of-astronomy-and-the-unknown/ https://historyofknowledge.net/2021/10/14/history-of-astronomy-and-the-unknown/https://historyofknowledge.net/2021/10/14/history-of-astronomy-and-the-unknown/

How Astronomy Helps and Advances Humankind 🌙

cosentim — 2023-02-11 00:07:48 UTC

Astronomy isn't just a field of science, it's all around us. Astronomy has greatly advanced technology with telescopes, satellites, and even the camera on your smartphone right now. The iPhone camera is a charge-coupled device (CCD). These devices were originally created for Astronomy, and are used in most webcams and cell phones. Another way Astronomy helps humans is the study itself. It's important we know about the history of our planet and try to figure out what's to come. Astronomy has long-term benefits that are important to a civilized society. Studies have shown that investing in science education, research and technology provides a great return culturally, economically, and indirectly for humans in general. The scientific and technological development of a region is closely linked to its human development index, a statistic that is a measure of life expectancy, education, and income.
"Preserving knowledge is easy. Transferring knowledge is also easy. But making new knowledge is neither easy nor profitable in the short term. Fundamental research proves profitable in the long run, and, as importantly, it is a force that enriches the culture of any society with reason and basic truth.”
- Ahmed Zewali, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1999).
One question I have is: how will Astronomy advance technology in the future? Do we have any predictions?

Sources:
https://www.iau.org/public/themes/astronomy_in_everyday_life/
https://www.universetoday.com/106302/how-astronomy-benefits-society-and-humankind/

Atom Lyons

lyonsa29 — 2023-02-12 18:14:37 UTC

Astronomy has played a vital role in advancing the human species by expanding our knowledge and understanding of the universe. Through the use of telescopes, satellites, and other technologies, astronomers have been able to uncover new information about the cosmos and our place within it. This has led to numerous scientific and technological advancements that have improved our lives in a variety of ways. For example, astronomical research has advanced our understanding of climate change, allowing us to better predict and mitigate its effects. It has also improved navigation systems, enabling us to map our world and explore new frontiers. Additionally, astronomy has inspired generations of people to pursue careers in science and engineering, leading to the development of new technologies that benefit society. From increasing our knowledge of the universe to advancing our technological capabilities, astronomy continues to play a critical role in advancing the human species. "The pursuit of astronomy inspires us to reach for the stars and pushes the boundaries of what is possible, leading to numerous scientific and technological advancements that benefit humanity."

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

Atom Lyons

lyonsa29 — 2023-02-12 18:20:26 UTC

Knowing the history of astronomy is important for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a context for our current understanding of the universe and how we got to where we are now. It shows the progress made over time and the contributions of various individuals and cultures to our current understanding of the cosmos. Secondly, it can inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible and to pursue discoveries in astronomy. Thirdly, studying the history of astronomy can also help us understand the cultural, political, and economic factors that shaped the way astronomy was studied and practiced in the past. Finally, knowing the history of astronomy can give us a greater appreciation for the scale and complexity of the universe and our place within it. By understanding our history and heritage in astronomy, we can better understand the world around us and our place in it. "Knowledge of the past is the key to the future, and in no field is this more true than in astronomy." - George Ellery Hale.

grace patterson

2023-02-13 16:36:12 UTC

"Spiral galaxies have winding spiral arms that make them look a little like massive pinwheels. These disks of stars, gas, and dust have bright bulges in their centers made up primarily of older and dimmer stars."

Their whirled arms are typically full of gas and dust, which helps give rise to the bright, younger stars visible throughout their length. Spiral galaxies are actively forming stars and make up a large amount of all the galaxies in our nearby universe.

For over three decades, the Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists gain a greater understanding of how galaxies form and evolve. The telescope has observed some of the farthest galaxies ever seen, thanks to its iconic deep field imagery.

link: https://www.nasa.gov/content/discoveries-hubbles-galaxies

pattersw — 2023-02-13 20:19:31 UTC

they service, Global Positioning System energy efficient solar panels digital camera sensors airport security scanners, portable X-ray machines and Magnetic Resonance imaging MRIscanners are just a few of technological advances that are the legacy of astronomy
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

2023-02-15 02:45:21 UTC

well it helps Galileo Galilei to see objects orbiting another planet. helped show the people his arguments agents the planets orbiting the sun instead of the earth, it helps people understand what will happen in the future with others plus lets us know what will happen or is used to measure time, mark the seasons even navigate the vast oceans.

https://www.123helpme.com/essay/The-Importance-The-History-Of-Astronomy-Is-712732

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astronomy

-Jetzabel lazaro

2023-02-15 03:32:05 UTC

we see astronomy as a scientific field that transcends borders and promotes collaboration between global teams in unified pursuit of knowledge. Computers, satellites and the smartphones they service, Global Positioning System (GPS), energy-efficient solar panels, digital camera sensors, airport security scanners, portable X-ray machines, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners are just a few of technological advances that are the legacy of astronomy. Astronomy also helped develop calendars and, thus, helped merchants time their activities. Religion and politics played a role too, since the knowledge of astronomy helped priests become quite powerful in many civilizations. Astrology was part of the development of astronomy as well.

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/ancient-greek-astronomy-and-cosmology

-Jetzabel Lazaro

Ashton wishman

2023-02-15 22:24:07 UTC

The importance of leading the past is to have a grater understanding and have more appreciation of the present

“Humanity has long wished to know the universe. This desire has been present in nearly every civilization, culture, or community of human beings. Knowing the universe has always been extremely challenging, notwithstanding diverse approaches to the task—scientific reasoning, ancestral respect, the identification and worship of divinities, to name but a few. “

https://historyofknowledge.net/2021/10/14/history-of-astronomy-and-the-unknown/

The reason astronomy is so important is because it has been used to measure time and mark the seasons. apparently navigate the ocean.Wikipedia contributors. (2023, February 12). History of astronomy. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astronomy

garciaa313 — 2023-02-15 22:51:07 UTC

Astronomy takes a turn

hoshawt — 2023-02-16 17:13:59 UTC

It used to be common belief that the Earth was the center of our solar system. This idea was the status quo until another theory was proposed by Nicolaus Capernicus, Capernicus proposed the idea that the earth was just like any other planet which orbited the Sun. This theory recieved heavy backlash to the point that "those who did give credence to the idea faced charges of heresy" even an Italian Scientist named Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake for preaching the same ideas of Capernicus. It took over a century for this theory to truly catch on. This belief was solidified after Galileo observed the moons orbiting Jupiter as well as the phases of Venus. After this I cant help but wonder how many times the status quo and other religious beliefs had ceased or stood against scientific progress.

TJ Hoshaw

Herchals map

ackleya2 — 2023-02-16 21:52:03 UTC

"In 1785 astronomer William Herschel mapped out the shape of the Milky Way star system using measurements he called "star-gages."" This was the first time that someone attempted to map out our known galaxy, where they used their own method to attempt knowing the distance an position of all the stars. Leading to more people making models of the galaxy and solar systems.
https://arxiv.org/abs/1112.3635#:~:text=In%201785%20astronomer%20William%20Herschel,which%20the%20method%20is%20based.

Advances in Astronomy

hoshawt — 2023-02-16 21:56:41 UTC

Humans have long gazed to the stars and the Human drive to explore and discover is a key factor in Humanities interest into the field. Studies in the field of Astronomy have always been a benefit to us as it continues to evolve and grow, Studies into space travel are what allowed us to place satellites in orbit and what allow us to have a functioning GPS. Humanity always made its most productive strides in eras where a goal was already set out such as in the space race which drove so many firsts in the field of space travel. Astronomy has a way of helping other sciences as it grows on its own, or as Harvard describes it "Astronomy is continually innovating and progressing. Seemingly by accident, scientific and technological developments in astronomy have worked their way into our daily lives." Astronomy as a field produces so many meaningful benefits to aid in the development of technology and its accompanying sciences.

CFA Harvard

TJ Hoshaw

Spacial technology

ackleya2 — 2023-02-16 21:57:22 UTC

"Computers, satellites and the smartphones they service, Global Positioning System (GPS), energy-efficient solar panels, digital camera sensors, airport security scanners, portable X-ray machines, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners are just a few of technological advances that are the legacy of astronomy, and that benefit us all on Earth." What this quote essentially says, is without the want and work towards understanding space, the technology we use in medicine, and our daily lives out wouldn't have been invented the same way. We use this tech to not only explore the outer reaches, but the more we learn and understand about the space around us, the more we can understand and help ourselves.
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/big-questions/how-can-astronomy-improve-life-earth#:~:text=Computers%2C%20satellites%20and%20the%20smartphones,the%20legacy%20of%20astronomy%2C%20and

garciaa313 — 2023-02-16 22:47:12 UTC

It gave us new technology such as computers, cellphones, communication satellites, and solar panels. New ways to get energy, as well as medical things. Found a way to detect tumors, x-ray, gamma ray spectrometer. Police us COD that was made from astronomers. Able to make calendars and tell time.
International Astronomical Union | IAU. (n.d.). https://www.iau.org/public/themes/astronomy_in_everyday_life/#medicine

the importance of history in astronomy

2023-02-22 22:44:27 UTC

astronomy is important because it helps humans understand the universe , our solar system and more importantly our own planet. according to the national astronomy union throughout history astronomy has been used by humans to navigate the oceans tell the seasons and even helped create the calendars we still use today! "In the past, astronomy has been used to measure time, mark the seasons, and navigate the vast oceans. As one of the oldest sciences astronomy is part of every culture’s history and roots. It inspires us with beautiful images and promises answers to the big questions."

Jonathan Cain

cainj6 — 2023-02-27 22:54:11 UTC

Before there were high tech inventions such as telescopes and satellites, there were other ways that people studied the wonder of the night sky. In Ancient Greece, a mathematician used the angle between the moon and the earth to determine the distance between the earth and the sun. It was not an accurate measurement but later scientists were able to learn from that mistake.

I wonder how astronomy has affected the designs of Greek architecture.

Mars Pathfinder

cainj6 — 2023-03-02 22:15:03 UTC

The Mars pathfinder was the first mars rover which traveled to Mars to collect photos of the planet. It was an important turning point because the rover was able to take photos on another planet helping astronomers learn about the planet and discover if it would be safe for humans to travel to. The rover was able to measure the radius of Mars, the daily temperatures, and even dust devils were discovered. "It was designed as a technology demonstration of a new way to deliver an instrumented lander and the first-ever robotic rover to the surface of the red planet. Pathfinder not only accomplished this goal but also returned an unprecedented amount of data and outlived its primary design life."

Most pivotal year for Astronomy

2024-01-18 18:57:21 UTC

James Webb's space telescope shows the majestic cloak of gas and dust to baby stars that give birth to new stars.

How did the year 2022 become the most pivotal year? This was the year of focus on the universe. "The year was jam-packed with new missions, intriguing science, and stunning images beamed back from the cosmos. From the first batch of photos from the world’s most powerful space telescope to the long-awaited debut launch of NASA’s next-generation moon rocket to a first-of-its-kind test to redirect an asteroid, this year was full of important milestones" from https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/year-space-2022-pivotal-exploration-discovery-rcna62414

states that this year brought the commercial space industry to an all-new level of exploration for space fans. New images captured by the newest James Webb space telescope illustrate full-color versions of spectroscopic data that are now shared with astronomers to unravel cosmic features for future scientific studies. 2022 was a pivotal year for space exploration, with the first images of a black hole, robotic explorations on Mars, monitoring the Earth from above, and the first all-civilian crew to launch to the orbiting new space station. Other pivotal moments included a successful asteroid redirection test, future testing to return astronauts to the lunar surface, and developing new technology utilizing power resources from the sun. Finally, a question that I like to address is could we, one day, land humans on Mars?

Most pivotal year for Astronomy -Jaci Platt (previous post Anonymous)

plattj10 — 2024-01-18 21:37:25 UTC

James Webb's space telescope shows the majestic cloak of gas and dust to baby stars that give birth to new stars.

How did the year 2022 become the most pivotal year? This was the year centered on the universe. "The year was jam-packed with new missions, intriguing science, and stunning images beamed back from the cosmos. From the first batch of photos from the world’s most powerful space telescope to the long-awaited debut launch of NASA’s next-generation moon rocket to a first-of-its-kind test to redirect an asteroid, this year was full of important milestones" from https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/year-space-2022-pivotal-exploration-discovery-rcna62414

states that this year brought the commercial space industry to an all-new level of exploration for space devotees. New images captured by the newest James Webb space telescope illustrate full-color versions of dispersive data that are now shared with astronomers to unravel cosmic features for future scientific studies. 2022 was a pivotal year for space exploration, with the first images of a black hole, robotic explorations on Mars, monitoring the Earth from outer space, and the first all-civilian crew to launch to the orbiting new space station. Other pivotal moments included a successful test of redirecting an asteroid, future testing to return astronauts to the lunar surface, and developing new technology utilizing power resources from the sun. Finally, a question that I like to address is could we, one day, land humans on Mars?

How does astronomy and oceanography relate?

plattj10 — 2024-01-18 22:37:37 UTC

We only see that the ocean is widely separated from Earth and space, but in reality, they are similar. In fact, "over billions of years, countless comets and asteroids have collided with Earth, enriching our planet with water. Chemical markers in the water of our oceans suggest that most of the water came from asteroids. Recent observations hint that ice, and possibly even liquid water, exists in the interiors of asteroids and comets." (from https://www.nasa.gov/specials/ocean-worlds/) states that asteroids and comets hold an abundance of water, simply put 'the origin of our oceans is in stars'. As you know water is a very good thermal conductor of heat. Thus, our ocean gets warm from the sun, such that our oceans store and absorb this heat to spread warmer currents throughout the planet. Furthermore, our plants and animals that live in or by the ocean depend on the temperature of the water in the ocean. Therefore, if the ocean temperatures are too warm our plants and animals can get ill, or even death can occur. Due to gravitational forces the moon and Earth work together to create tides, low and high tides occur at different times of the day. My question is how are king tides created, just the same?