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'''Astronomy''' is the science of observing the [[heaven]]s. It has been studied since ancient times, forming a major part of the [[pagan]] religions of many early civilizations such as the [[Egpyt|Egyptians]] and the [[Aztecs]]. The great stone henge at [[Stonehenge]] in [[England]] is also thought to be an astronomical observatory. The handing down of complex astronomical teachings shows these early cultures must have had formalized systems of [[education]], and thus qualifies them as true civilizations in their own right.
 
'''Astronomy''' is the science of observing the [[heaven]]s. It has been studied since ancient times, forming a major part of the [[pagan]] religions of many early civilizations such as the [[Egpyt|Egyptians]] and the [[Aztecs]]. The great stone henge at [[Stonehenge]] in [[England]] is also thought to be an astronomical observatory. The handing down of complex astronomical teachings shows these early cultures must have had formalized systems of [[education]], and thus qualifies them as true civilizations in their own right.
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Astronomy was crucial to the development of [[safe]] and accurate [[navigation]] for ships, and observations of the movement of [[heaven|heavenly bodies]] lead to the theories we know call [[physics]]. In fact astronomy and physics are still somewhat merged, some scientists calling themselves astrophysicists.
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Astronomy was crucial to the development of [[safe]] and accurate [[navigation]] for ships, and observations of the movement of [[heaven|heavenly bodies]] lead to the theories we know call [[physics]]. In fact astronomy and physics are still somewhat merged, some scientists calling themselves astrophysicists.<br />
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==EXTERNAL LINKS==
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[http://www.nasa.gov The NASA Homepage]<br />
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[http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov The NASA Planetary Photojournal]<br />
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[http://www.aas.org American Astronomical Society]<br />
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[http://www.britastro.org/baa/ British Astronomical Association]
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[http://www.john-duck.co.uk/html/astronomy.html A guide on how to start]<br />
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