Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...

A great biography of the astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker that includes additional links to supplemental material for further research.

Read about Maria Mitchell, one of the first female astronomers, in this transcript of a radio broadcast.

(1546-1601) Danish nobleman best known as an early astronomer, though in his lifetime he was also well known as an astrologer and alchemist.

Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.