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Amateur Astronomy - Planisphere - Home Planetarium Star gazing is now in the realm of hobbyists, and it is lot of fun. Expensive equipment is not needed to learn the positions and names of the stars, constellations or to study the movements of the moon and planets. Amateur astronomy equipment is all that is required to launch a life time of fun watching the heavenly bodies. A Short History Of Astronomy Astronomy is a science with roots in ancient history. When humans began to discover that they could plant seeds and grow crops for a reliable food source, a need arose to accurately predict the seasons. Our ancestors noticed that the stars steered a regular course in the heavens and that the seasons could be predicted by noting the rising and setting of certain stars. Invention and History Of Telescope - Who Invented The Telescope? The invention of the telescope revolutionized the science of astronomy. Stars were now determined to be individual suns, and some stars were discovered in reality to be clusters of stars. Astronomy - Our Sun's Solar System The night sky is a beautiful and humbling sight. On a clear night, the observer can see literally hundreds of stars at one time. If you're like most people, you probably think you need an expensive telescope and a university degree to understand and enjoy astronomy. Nothing can be further from the truth. A good star chart, an almanac, and one or two basic astronomy books are all that's needed to get started.