The Astronomy Website 

Astronomy is a study of the universe and the celestial bodies, gas and dust within it. It includes observations and theories about the solar system, the stars, the galaxies and the general structure of space. Astronomy also includes cosmology, the study of the universe and its past and future. Astronomy is the oldest science, dating back thousands of years to when primitive people noticed objects in the sky overhead and watched the way the objects moved. In ancient Egypt, the first appearance of certain stars each year marked the onset of the seasonal flood, an important event for agriculture. In 17th century England, astronomy provided methods of keeping track of time that were especially useful for accurate navigation. Astronomy has a long tradition of practical results, such as our current understanding of the stars, day and night, the seasons, and the phases of the Moon. Much of today's research in astronomy does not address immediate practical problems. Instead, it involves basic research to satisfy our curiosity about the universe and objects in it. Hence, this website will serve as an appetizer to satisfy this curiosity as it covers the most basic aspect of astronomy - the solar system. Bits and pieces of interesting facts of astronomy will also be included.    

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