Ancient eyes on the skies: Early astronomers quiz

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Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos.

A painted portrait shows a man with a white beard and balding head looking at the camera while wearing a white collar and black shirt
A portrait of early astronomer Galileo Galilei. (Image credit: Justus Susterman/National Maritime Museum)

The story of astronomy begins not with satellites or space probes, but with ancient thinkers who dared to look up and wonder.

From Mesopotamian sky-watchers to Renaissance revolutionaries, early astronomers laid the groundwork for everything we know about the universe today. Their tools were rudimentary, but their insights were profound.

Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just dipping your toes into the cosmic unknown, this puzzle is your launchpad into the brilliant legacy of early astronomy.

Try it out below and see how well you score!

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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