JackWhite
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At the moment, in our modern society, there are still incidents associated with the confusion of astrology and astronomy. Perhaps this is due to the common root of these two words, or perhaps all due to the fact that these two sciences are now still quite rare among ordinary people. I would like to try to provide a short explanation of which of the two concepts is which. Astrology and astronomy are sciences that are united by the main thing - the stars. But if we dig deeper, then we find out that one of these sciences is pseudosciences. What do you think?
If you answered that astrology is a pseudoscience, then congratulations, you are absolutely right, if you chose astronomy, then you have something to learn from this article.
Astrology is a pseudoscience that claims to discern information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the movements and relative positions of celestial objects.
Astronomy (from Greek: ἀστρονομία, literally meaning the science that studies the laws of the stars) is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena.
So how do you learn to separate the two? The main difference is: astrology is a masterful interpretation of character traits, behavior, and so on, of a person, depending on the position of the stars and planets; astronomy is the science of the universe.If you want to amuse your friend and tell him about his features with the help of the stars - this is astrology, and if you want to comprehend the secrets of the universe and study the location, movement, structure, origin and development of celestial bodies and systems - this is astronomy.
If this topic was close to you, if you liked the post, then be sure to respond. I will be glad to learn new opinions and consider new views.
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