First Year Astronomy Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Astronomy 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
Last Updated
05/15/24
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Lesson 1) Introduction
Chapter 1
- Astronomy is the study of the universe, including observing celestial bodies and deducing their chemical makeup
- There are magical and Muggle approaches to astronomy, but they blend together in the study of the universe
- The magical approach benefits from the understanding of magic, including astrology and its influence on people
- Muggle astronomers excel in observational and theoretical astronomy, making most discoveries and proposing concepts
- Magic interferes with Muggle technology, making wizards less proficient in observational astronomy
- Wizards focus more on magic-based theories, but incorporate Muggle knowledge from non-magical astronomy publications
- Magical astronomers excel in applied astronomy, as celestial events directly affect magical life on Earth
- Astronomy connects various magical fields of study, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and understanding of magic beyond Earth's atmosphere
