We all went to school and learned that there were nine planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and it is very rare before scientific facts get changed. However, this fact did change in 2006, when the International Astronomical Union (IAU) voted that Pluto be reclassified as a dwarf planet […]
Who Was the Founder of Modern Astronomy?
Before we go deep into details needed in this article, we have to define the whole concept of astronomy and how important it is for us. Keep reading to learn about who was the founder of modern astronomy and much more! What is Astronomy? Astronomy is described as the study of celestial objects and beings. […]