Throughout history, ancient civilizations have shaped our understanding of astronomy. By observing the night sky and developing sophisticated astronomical systems, these civilizations developed their societies and paved the way for future scientific discoveries. Their observations and findings of celestial phenomena became intertwined with religious beliefs and cultural practices, giving today’s insights a … Read more
Astronomy and astrology are often confused due to their similar-sounding names and connection to the study of celestial bodies. However, these two fields are fundamentally different in many areas: approach, methodology, and goals. Although the practices of astrology and astronomy have common roots, today, there is an essential difference between astrology and … Read more
Large Magellanic Cloud Named after the explorer, and Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, whose crew discovered these companion galaxies to the Milky Way during the first voyage worldwide (1519–22). It is called the Large Magellanic Cloud or LMC for short. It is not a cloud but a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way … Read more