INTRODUCTION

As we know, Astronomy is the oldest science, with the first observations of the heavens
conducted by our early human ancestors. Historical records of astronomical measurements
date back as far as Mesopotamia nearly 5000 years ago, with later observations made by the
ancient Chinese, Babylonians, and Greeks. Humans seek to explain their world with
(internal) models; one of the earliest is that the affairs of humans and the world are controlled
by the positions of the stars and planets. Although astrology is now regarded as a
pseudoscience, it was the original motivation for the mapping of the stars and the assignment
of constellations.

Astronomy is more than simply a mapping of stars and planets into outlines of gods and
magical creatures. It is the scientific study of the contents of entire Universe as stars,
planets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, and space and time as well as its history.

CONCLUSION
Now that you have expanded your knowledge of the vast universe and the world beyond our
atmosphere we are ready to look even further as we continue our reading unit Back Through
the Stars. As we continue our unit, remember what you have learned in this study. Lets
enjoy and continue learning more about what makes the universe so great.