Although astronomy is the oldest science, it continues to be at the forefront of not only scientific thought, but that of the public at large too. Who has not looked up at the galaxy while walking home late at night and wondered? Having said that though, the ancient people of certainly the northern hemisphere, but probably both, knew the movements of the stars and planets better than most of us do nowadays.

Astronomy is a very exact branch of science, although many people become interested in it when they are very young. Astronomy is inspiring hobby that can show children about the other sciences in general. Certain astronomical subjects inspire kids and movies like Star Wars and they only increase this attraction.