History of astronomy

History of Astronomy Timeline

By Moises.Vasquez
  • Nov 30, 1054

    Chinese Astronomers Observe Supernova in Taurus.

    Chinese Astronomers Observe Supernova in Taurus.
  • Aug 24, 1259

    An observatory was built for the famous Persian astronomer, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi.

    An observatory was built for the famous Persian astronomer, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi.
  • Apr 3, 1543

    Copernicus publishes his heliocentric theory of the Universe.

    Copernicus publishes his heliocentric theory of the Universe.

  • The first reflecting telescope was built by Newton.

    The first reflecting telescope was built by Newton.

  • Halley correctly predicts the return of a comet (Halley's comet) in 1758

    Halley correctly predicts the return of a comet (Halley's comet) in 1758

  • The discovery of Uranus by Herschel

    The discovery of Uranus by Herschel

  • Piazzi discovers first asteroid, Ceres.

    Piazzi discovers first asteroid, Ceres.

  • The Great Red Spot on Jupiter becomes prominent.

    The Great Red Spot on Jupiter becomes prominent.

  • Albert Einstein introduces his Theory of Relativity.

    Albert Einstein introduces his Theory of Relativity.

  • Hubble shows that galaxies exist outside the Milky Way.

    Hubble shows that galaxies exist outside the Milky Way.

  • The founding of archeoastronomy

    The founding of archeoastronomy

  • Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the Moon for the first time.

    Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the Moon for the first time.

  • Galileo space probe reaches Jupiter

    Galileo space probe reaches Jupiter

  • Re-entry of the Spanish satellite Minisat 1

    Re-entry of the Spanish satellite Minisat 1

  • Release of the Huygens probe from the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn

    Release of the Huygens probe from the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn

  • Al mamon founds the Baghdad school of Astronomy.

    Al mamon founds the Baghdad school of Astronomy.
    Al mamon founds the Baghdad school of Astronomy.