Introduction to Astronomy

Astronomy is a branch of science, which deals with the study of origin, evolution, composition, distance and the motion of all bodies and scattered matter in the universe.

The importance of astronomy in everyday life

1. It was the earliest method of measuring time.
2. It was used to develop calendars that made it possible to predict the seasons.
3. It is used in navigation.-Helps us to understand the earth and the life it supports originated from and how it evolved.
4. It presents a new frontier for exploration.