2007-02-14 15:01:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Everything.
2007-02-14 15:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GALILEO - The first poor b*****d who dared to question the established 'church' doctrine. He said the earth was not flat and defined gravity relative to the so-called 'pound of feathers' falling from a certain height as opposed to a 'pound' of something much heavier falling faster due to the aspect of friction. His thesis on the earth being round, per se, was based on the fact that celestial bodies in the night sky moved in relation to their position in the sky at different times of the night. This gave his genius mind the ability to decipher that the earth was rotating(turning), because, in his opinion, these 'celestial bodies' were very far away and could not move as such due to the distance involved(as he surmised), so he surmised correctly that the earth was 'turning'. He was stopped from 'doing' his experimental observations by the 'all powerful' church, and actually came under the 'inquisition' of his time and found guilty of 'heresy' for questioning the church's belief(a simple one) that the 'earth' was the centre of the universe, not the sun as he declared. He was found guilty of this 'heresy' and placed under 'house arrest' for the rest of his life. He went blind and was allowed to return to his home, where he died. In this day and age, the vatican, through the Pope, has forgiven him, hundreds of years later because his logic and genius were correct. Go figure!!!
2007-02-15 00:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena.
A system of knowledge or beliefs about celestial phenomena: the various astronomies of ancient civilizations.
2007-02-14 23:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by meaty_okra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salam Rahmat.
I agree with Meaty Okr answer.
give 1O point to him!
In Al Quran, Astronomy called as Al Falak.
Bye....
2007-02-14 23:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but its a must to answer this question with my own brand of answers (because it should be painfully obvious to what the real answer is).
Astronomy is the science of snapping your fingers.
2007-02-14 23:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by Johnny K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astronomy is the science of heavenly bodies, and I don't mean the Hooters chick who lives across the street.... you keep that telescope aimed skyward young man!!
2007-02-14 23:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by eggman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stellar integrity.
2007-02-14 23:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
universe
2007-02-15 04:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by Lutfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the stars
2007-02-14 23:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by sarahmuffin4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
celestial bodies or objects in space
2007-02-14 23:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by blinkky winkky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋