Below is a map of the world with a pin placed for each of the 38 astronomers where they performed notable work. Explore the map by scrolling to zoom and clicking and dragging to pan. By clicking the legend, you can limit the map to a particular century. Try clicking sequentially through the centuries to see how the centre of astronomy has shifted through the years. Where do you think the current centre of astronomy is?
When you click on an astronomer's pin, his name, dates, and picture (if available) will appear. In some places like Paris, Alexandria, or Istanbul, there are several astronomers so be sure to zoom in to major cities.
When you click on an astronomer's pin, his name, dates, and picture (if available) will appear. In some places like Paris, Alexandria, or Istanbul, there are several astronomers so be sure to zoom in to major cities.
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Of course, this site provides neither an exhaustive list nor a comprehensive view of the history of astronomy. It serves as merely a glimpse into the past and allows users to interact with history in a novel way. There were editorial choices made in order to limit the number of astronomers to 38. The information provided on each astronomer is simply a snapshot of notable discoveries, collaborations, and stories. By placing these scientists and thinkers in their temporal and spatial contexts, it becomes obvious that all people, no matter how brilliant, are influenced by their surroundings.
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