Astronomy has roots in many different cultures, and there are several theories about the development of it. One of the most popular is that thousands of years ago, people noticed they could calculate when the best time was to plant crops and so on by looking at the stars. Some people took the idea further and suggested that the stars dictated people's lives. Today it is widely recognised that tragedies are not dictated by the stars. Tragedies are dictated by the media's decision of which direction to exaggerate any given event.
Astronomy is now the science of studying space using a logic-based scientific platform.
The idea of stars dictating people's lives has survived as astrology , but it no longer has a connection with astronomy . Astrology is often treated internally as something of a joke to the astronomical community. Astronomy is also a lot more than a professional science. Back yard astronomy is a globally popular hobby enjoyed by millions who like freezing temperatures, being awake at four in the morning, driving around country roads late at night, and drinking coffee. A lot of people find enjoyment in just looking up and thinking about it.