A Brief History of Astronomy

Take a journey through the key discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. The history of astronomy is quite dramatic: periods of flourishing were followed by centuries of stagnation; misconceptions stuck, while groundbreaking theories were not taken seriously. Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating historical process and explore how humanity’s knowledge of the universe has expanded over the centuries.

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