Modern Astronomy

Since the telescope's development in 1609, the field of astronomy has had many monumental achievements. Technological advancements have allowed astronomers to study more than just light from distant stars. During the past four hundred years, astronomers have studied radio waves, built vehicles and traveled into space, constructed a home in space, and even sent robots to Mars.

Modern astronomy is the search for understanding beyond the boundaries of the Earth and its atmosphere. Throughout history, astronomers have used various tools to study the universe. It is through inquiry that scientists know what they do today. This topic will help you to understand how far the quest for knowledge has come in discovering the unknown universe by looking at the major achievements of astronomy since the development of the telescope.

Essential Question

• What are the major accomplishments in astronomy since the development of the telescope?