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Astronomy (Greek: αστρονομία = άστρον + νόμος, astronomia = astron + nomos, literally, "law of the stars") is the science of celestial objects (e.g., stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (e.g., auroras and cosmic background radiation). It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, and motion of celestial objects as well as the formation and development of the universe. Astronomical observations can be used to test fundamental theories in physics, such as general relativity. Theoretical astrophysics complements observational astronomy in that it seeks to explain astronomical phenomena.
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Astronomers of ancient Greece practiced a scientific methodology, and advanced observation techniques may have been known much earlier (see archaeoastronomy). Historically, amateur astronomers have contributed to many important astronomical discoveries, and astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs can still play an active role, especially in the discovery and observation of transient phenomena.
Modern astronomy is not to be confused with astrology, the belief system that claims human affairs are correlated with the positions of celestial objects. Although the two fields share a common origin, they are fundamentally different: astronomers employ the scientific method, whereas astrologers do not.
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American Astronomical Society - Committee on the Status of Women. Contains names, professional affiliations and scientific information of females in the disciplines of astronomy and astrophysics.
Association for Women in Science - Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Articles on women in space and resources.
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Astronomical Society of the Pacific - Article titled Women in Astronomy: An Introductory Resource Guide.
Meta Description: [ The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization founded in 1889 that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy. ]
Christian Science Monitor - Article titled Women in astronomy: Good news and ambiguous news.
Meta Description: [ Why there are so few women at the highest levels of academic science. ]
CSWA Women in Astronomy Database - A database of women currently working in astronomy and their contact information.
Links for Women (And Everyone Else) in Science - Links for women in science, especially astronomy.
RAS Committee for Women in Astronomy and Geophysics - The Royal Astronomical Society's page for women, with connections and information on the organization.
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Committee for Women in Astronomy and Geophysics (RAS CWiAG) supports and
represents the interests of female astronomers and geophysicists to the
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STScI/CSWA Survey Results 1992-2003 - Results of a gender distribution survey in astronomy.
The Woman Astronomer - Newsletter that promotes women's role in astronomy, now, in the past, and in the future.
Women at Work: A Meeting on the Status of Women in Astronomy - Notes from a 1992 workshop for women astronomers.
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