Astronomy has been with the human race as long as we can remember. In the beginning it was very connected to astrology, but as time went by astronomy became more and more scientific, relying on observation, measurement and the scientific theory to develop a knowledge of the universe outside our own planet and solar system.

Sometimes astronomy is like sports. It's fun to watch what's going on day after day, reading the magazines and web sites for all the current events in astronomy. Interesting stories hit the news each day. Maybe new planets are found, new galaxies, or even just new information about already discovered objects.

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Scientists study it like never before and many people enjoy astronomy today. From new space objects to new images, from new tools and techniques to new discoveries made with them, from new space missions to reviving and reviewing data from the old ones, keeping up with astronomy can certainly be a full time job.

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Many people love Astronomy. Many of these are men of science studied by train who study it by trade. Others are merely hobbyists who enjoy it. Hobbyists have even made many amazing discoveries. In the old days it was the job of telescopes. Astronomy software makes it possible study the stars and other phenomena without them. Here are some of the programs available.