This course will provide an introduction to the basics of astronomy. You will learn about the different types of stars, planets, and galaxies, as well as the tools and techniques used to observe them. You will also learn about the history of astronomy, the different theories of the universe, and the
The history of astronomy focuses on the efforts of civilizations to understand the universe beyond earth's atmosphere. Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences, achieving a high level of success in the second half of the first millennium. Astronomy has origins in the religious, mythological, cosmological, calendrical, and astrological beliefs and practices of prehistory. Early astronomical records date back to the Babylonians around 1000 BC. There is also astronomical evidence of interest from early Chinese, Central American and North European cultures.