After completing the readings provide a 300 word response with answers to the following questions:

Why was astronomy important to people in ancient times? How did ancient civilizations use astronomy?

Which do you think was more important in the development of ancient astronomy: its practical or its philosophical roles? Support your perspective with specific examples from the lesson.

Readings

https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy

OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.2: Ancient Astronomy

OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.3: Astrology and Astronomy

OpenStax Astronomy, Section 2.4: The Birth of Modern Astronomy