Described as a primitive "computer" for determining the position of the planets and the sun.

This civilization kept detailed astrological records that provide us with data dating back to 1800 BCE

What did the Mayans build related to astronomy (CLUE: It had windows that lined up with Venus)

What did the Incan Civilization use astronomy for?

The word "Planet" comes from the Greek word for "Wanderers"

This person is well known for realizing the earth is a sphere

This person used trigonometry to calculate the circumference of the earth

This scientist philosopher believed in a Geocentric solar system

This astronomer theorized the stars were other suns that are very far away, and therefore, there was no observable parallax (a movement of the stars relative to each other, as the Earth moves around the Sun.)

Ptolemy popularized this explanation of the solar system movement

Why is Copernicus known as the Father of Astronomy?

This person supported Copernicus's theories, and created the first refracted telescope

Brahe came up with a compromise between Heliocentrism and Geocentrism called the, "_____________________"

Discovered the 4 big moons of Jupiter

Kepler made it easier for us to explain the movement of planes becaue he figured ou that they move in ______________.

This person kick-started the field of astrophysics and best known for his laws of motion

Who was the first human in space?

Who was the first woman in space?

Who first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969?

Released into orbit from the shuttle Discovery on April 25, 1990, it gives us clearer depictions of our solar system, and is scheduled to be replaced in 2021.

What did we send with the Voyager craft?

NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars in August 2012

The first private company that launched a reusable rocket that can land and take off