History of Astronomy

Humanity's great journey of gazing at the stars, from ancient civilizations' celestial records to modern deep space exploration, a cognitive revolution spanning thousands of years.

Explore the Timeline of Astronomy

Ancient Astronomy

3000 BCE - 500 BCE

Greek Astronomy

500 BCE - 200 CE

Islamic Astronomy

800 CE - 1400 CE

Revolutionary Period

1500 CE - 1700 CE

Modern Astronomy

1700 CE - 1900 CE

Contemporary Astronomy

1900 CE to Present

3000 BCE - 500 BCE

The Beginning of Celestial Observation

From Babylon to ancient Egypt, early civilizations began systematically recording celestial movements, establishing calendars, and developing the first constellation systems.

Key Achievements

✦Babylonians created the first known astronomical observation records
✦Egyptians established a 365-day calendar based on astronomical observations
✦Chinese Shang Dynasty oracle bones already recorded solar eclipses

Pioneers

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Egyptian Astronomers

Observed the relationship between Nile floods and the rising of Sirius

"When we look up at the night sky, we are actually gazing at our own past and future."
— Carl Sagan

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History of Major Observatories

The evolution from ancient observation towers to modern giant radio telescopes

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Evolution of Astronomical Schools

The transformation from astrology to astrophysics, the evolution of astronomical thought

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Evolution of Observational Instruments

The technological revolution from early astrolabes to modern space telescopes

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