The Brief History of Astronomy

The folowing outline of the history of astronomy has been compiled based on materials found in The Picture History of Astronomy by P. Moore , The Cambridge Atlas of Astronomy, Astronomia z Astrofizyka (Astronomy and Astrophisics) by J.M. Kreiner and Encarta by Microsoft®

Index

• Ancient Astronomy (from the dawn of the history to collapse of the Roman Empire, around the 5th century)

• Medieval Astronomy (from the 5th century to 15th century)

• Astronomy of Renaissance (from Copernican Revolution to the middle of 17th century)
  • Years 1500-1599
  • Years 1600-1686

• Modern Astronomy (from Newton's theory of universal gravitation to the end of the 19th century)
  • Years 1687-1699
  • Years 1700-1749
  • Years 1750-1799
  • Years 1800-1849
  • Years 1850-1899

• Astronomy of the 20th Century ( from Einstain's specific Theory of Relativity until now)
  • Years 1900-1909
  • Years 1910-1919
  • Years 1920-1929
  • Years 1930-1939
  • Years 1940-1949
  • Years 1950-1959
  • Years 1960-1969
  • Years 1970-1979
  • Years 1980-1989
  • Years 1990-1999