Even today people confuse astronomy and astrology.\u00a0 It is not hard to see why when almost every newspaper has a horoscope and\u00a0 lots of adverts for astrology phone lines.\u00a0 Lets set the record straight.<\/p>\n
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Astronomy<\/strong> the scientific study of\u00a0 celestial bodies<\/em>, for example the Sun, planets, starts, comets etc.\u00a0 The science is based on observation of the\u00a0 celestial bodies and the application of physical laws to such bodies.\u00a0 Mathematics and physics are essential in astronomy.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Astrology <\/strong>the belief that the position of\u00a0 celestial bodies influences the personality and human affairs. It is based on superstition and no physical mechanisms have been established. The superstition does not apply the scientific method and in no way follows modern scientific principles. <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n In short, astronomy and the closely related astrophysics and cosmology add to the human understanding of nature and our place in the Universe.\u00a0 Astrology is a superstition that people exploit to make money.<\/p>\n It is of course true that the origins of astronomy lie in astrology. Careful observations and recording of data was necessary in order to write astrological charts.\u00a0 One could equally argue that chemistry owes\u00a0 a lot to alchemy.\u00a0 But we have come a long way in our thinking and philosophy.\u00a0 Astronomy and chemistry are sciences.<\/p>\n Please do not confuse the two, it is rather insulting to all astronomers!<\/p>\n Even today people confuse astronomy and astrology.\u00a0 It is not hard to see why when almost every newspaper has a horoscope and\u00a0 lots of adverts for astrology phone lines.\u00a0 Lets set the record straight. Astronomy the scientific study of\u00a0 celestial bodies, for example the Sun, planets, starts, comets etc.\u00a0 The science is based on … Continue reading Astronomy Vs Astrology<\/span>
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