Astronomy History Articles

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Top 10 Greatest Discoveries In Astronomy

Astronomy has transformed our understanding of the Universe many times. Earth was once thought to occupy a special place at the center of the cosmos. The stars appeared to be distant points of light fixed …

What Are The Origins Of The Names Of Our Months?

James Miller

Read on as we journey through the origins of each month’s name, uncovering the fascinating stories and cultural influences that have shaped our calendar. January: named after Janus, a two-faced god of doors and gateways …

10 Interesting Facts About The Calendar

James Miller

Welcome to “10 Interesting Facts About The Calendar,” where we embark on a journey through time to explore the captivating history and evolution of the calendar system. Join us as we unravel fascinating insights into …

Quantum Physics Unravels Zeno’s Ancient Greek Paradox

James Miller

Zeno of Elea was a Greek philosopher who was born around 490Bc and was famous for posing paradoxes which challenged mathematicians’ view of the real world for many centuries. One of Zeno’s Paradox goes something …

Ramadan And Modern Astronomy Reconcile In France

James Miller

The French Muslim Council has decided to overhaul nearly 1,400 years of Islamic tradition and rely on modern astronomy to determine the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. The country’s Muslim communities now …

Man poking his head through the firmament

Top 15 Astronomy Myths

James Miller

This article aims to debunk some of the biggest myths and misconceptions related to astronomy, from black holes to the dark side of the moon, the 12 zodiacal constellations, and more. So read on as …

Is Sunduki A 16,000 year old Siberian Stonehenge?

James Miller

The Republic of Khakassia is located in south-central Siberia and is an archaeological mecca replete with megalithic stone monuments, rock engravings and ancient burial mounds dating back to the pre-agricultural Upper Palaeolithic period (50,000 to …

The planets of our Solar System, shown in order but not to scale. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

10 Interesting Heliocentric Solar System Quotes

James Miller

Heliocentrism is the astronomical model which places a stationary Sun at the center of the Solar System while the Earth, planets and other bodies revolve around it. As early as the 3rd century BCE, Greek …

Greek Influence On Early Indian Astronomy

James Miller

India’s contribution to the science of astronomy stretches way back in time, with the earliest written mention of astronomy appearing in the Rigveda, believed to have been composed between 1700 and 1100 BCE making it …

Astronomy And Why Easter Dates Change Each Year

James Miller

Easter is a moveable celebration, and each year can fall anywhere between 22nd March and 25th April. The reason for this is that the dates of Easter, like the Jewish holiday of Passover, vary according …