Astronomy History Articles

What is the Difference Between Astronomy and Astrology?

The disciplines of ‘astronomy’ and ‘astrology’ often confuse many people. And it’s not just because they sound so similar. After all, they both share a common origin and a deep connection with the celestial heavens. …

Influential astronomers who changed our understanding of the universe

10 Most Influential Astronomers of All Time

James Miller

Astronomy has been shaped by generations of observers and thinkers, but a relatively small number of individuals produced discoveries and ideas that fundamentally changed our understanding of the universe. From mapping the stars and explaining …

Solar System, stars and galaxies representing the greatest discoveries in astronomy

Top 10 Greatest Discoveries In Astronomy

James Miller

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 …

Julian and Gregorian calendars with astronomical timekeeping

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 …

From Einstein To M-Theory

James Miller

In 1865 James Clerk Maxwell formulated a field theory of electromagnetism, and in 1915 Albert Einstein published his field theory of gravitation. The last three decades of Einstein‘s life was then consumed with trying to …

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 …

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 …