Astronomy: an in-depth look from the origin to the present dayOf all the sciences that seek to explain the rules that govern our world (astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, physics and biology) , astronomy has existed the longest. It is naturally linked to religion and mythology because of the mystery of the cosmos. According to Plato, “astronomy forces the soul to look upward and leads us from this world to another” (Brainy Quotes). Therefore, humans have been fascinated by the stars for countless millennia. This fascination has evolved from prehistoric cultures worshiping solar eclipses to modern astronomy clubs like the UCF Astronomical Society that studies the birth of stars millions of light years away. Genesis: The Babylonians and Stonehenge Recorded human history only begins in Mesopotamia and the Akkadian. Empire in 3500 BC. However, it is safe to say that even before this time, as soon as Homo sapiens were able to think about things other than survival and sex, astronomy was in one way or another involved in their way of life. Whether it was simply worshiping the sun or praying to a certain constellation, prehistoric civilizations indirectly studied the cosmos. It is also likely that early humans were afraid of the night sky because it was extremely vast and unpredictable. Nevertheless, the first recorded practice of astronomy coincides with the beginning of human history. Babylonia was a nation-state in Mesopotamia, and as such the Babylonians became one of the first human civilizations to have a clear record of their existence. The Babylonians' first contributions were star catalogs. These are large lists of constellations, stars and planets. The Babylonians also recorded celestial phenomena, such as the splints...... middle of paper ......d series were and are extremely important in exposing the general public to astronomy. When presented in a new way, astronomy becomes immediately understandable and inviting to everyone. Today When I'm at the Robinson Observatory with the UCF Astronomical Society, I can't help but look through the telescopes. Every star I look at has its own story. Every galaxy I look at is an incomprehensibly large structure filled with billions of stars. When I look up at the sky at night, it is incredible to think that I am doing something that primitive men also did at night. And although we have learned an enormous amount about our universe since the dawn of civilization, we still know very little about things overall; and in this way I am directly connected to the first caveman who bent his neck to meditate on the night sky..