Why Study Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the stars. It can tell us about the Universe, and how it came to be. If it weren't for Astronomy, we wouldn't understand the movement of the sun, the moon, or even how the earth rotates. Without this knowledge, life would be very different. Time is related to astronomy, and it is time that runs our lives. Astronomy explains the stars in the skies, and the constellations we see on clear, cloudless nights. It explains the phases of the moon, why we have different seasons, why things occur here on earth. For example, the ocean tides occur because of moon's rotation around the earth. Astronomy provides us with the anwers to those "Why?" questions we have about our world. Astronomists are working to find answers to questions we still have and about things located in our universe. Things like galaxies, pulsars, quasars, black holes, alien life, and how the Universe was created still remain somewhat of a mystery to us. Astronomy reminds us how small we are in the grand scheme of thigs. Astronomy is somehow related to almost everything, whether is be here on Earth, or in outer space. This is why it is important we continue to study it.