What do astronomers do?

In this lesson, we will discuss the differences between Astrology and Astronomy, particularly which one is considered scientific. We will then discover the works of famous astronomers and their contributions to society.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is larger?

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Q2.What galaxy are we in?

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Q3.Which of these is NOT one of the discoveries that led to the creation of the Big Bang Theory?

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Q4.The Big Bang Theory suggests that ...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is larger?

1/4

Q2.What galaxy are we in?

2/4

Q3.Which of these is NOT one of the discoveries that led to the creation of the Big Bang Theory?

3/4

Q4.The Big Bang Theory suggests that ...

4/4

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What do astronomers do?

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Q1.One study of astrology was believed to have begun around the time of the...

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Q2.The Ancient Mayans, who started Astronomy with detailed mapping of the stars and planets, lived in...

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Q3.Who showed that the Earth and all the planets orbited the sun as we understand it today?

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Q4.Who was a human computer that helped humans get into space?

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What do astronomers do?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.One study of astrology was believed to have begun around the time of the...

1/4

Q2.The Ancient Mayans, who started Astronomy with detailed mapping of the stars and planets, lived in...

2/4

Q3.Who showed that the Earth and all the planets orbited the sun as we understand it today?

3/4

Q4.Who was a human computer that helped humans get into space?

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