Technological Revolution in Astronomy

Author

Michael Julio, Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

2-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.

Program

Liberal Studies

Advisor

Joseph W. Dauben

Subject Categories

History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

Keywords

Astronomy, Astrophysics, History, History of Science, Technology, Telescope

Abstract

This thesis examines the evolution of technology in astronomy and how it has impacted our understanding of the universe. It also gives a brief history of the major figures that revolutionized the science through their innovations and discoveries. Technological advancements throughout the last four centuries have allowed for the construction of instruments that can be used to see further into the universe than ever before. Thanks to technology, astronomers can now look beyond the electromagnetic spectrum as the only means of studying the compositions of celestial objects, opening a whole new way in which we can study the universe. We are at an age in which we can stop hypothesizing about the nature of the universe and begin to understand it like never before.

Recommended Citation

Julio, Michael, "Technological Revolution in Astronomy" (2015). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/579