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World Almanac for Kids (4098 words) |
 | ASTRONOMY, science dealing with all the celestial bodies in the universe, including the planets and their satellites, comets and meteors, the stars and interstellar matter, the star systems known as galaxies, and clusters of galaxies. |
| Astronomy grew out of problems originating with the first civilizations, that is, the need to establish with precision the proper times for planting and harvesting crops and for religious celebrations and to find bearings and latitudes on long trading journeys or voyages. |
| Greek astronomy was transmitted eastward to the Syrians, the Hindus, and the Arabs. |
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