Lesson 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Astronomy, Muggle and Magical
~Astronomy is the study of the universe.
~There are magical and Muggle approaches to astronomy and magical and Muggle discoveries within the field, but they do greatly blend, especially prior to the International Statute of Secrecy.
~We are aware of this whole other side of the world to which Muggles are oblivious.
~The study of how the happenings in outer space influence the happenings of people on Earth - is a major sub-field of astronomy as practiced in the magical world.
~Astronomy is a field in which Muggles also have certain advantages.
~In the field of astronomy, Muggles tend to make most of the observational discoveries and propose most of the theoretical concepts, at least in non-magical areas, while wizards focus more on magic-based theories.
~Magic tends to interfere with the technology they use for much of their research, like computers.
~Too many wizards reject non-magical science and technology.
~Magical astronomers excel at applied astronomy. To many Muggles, the heavens are no more than something pretty to look at above their heads, faraway things with no apparent influence on everyday life.
~Astronomy is truly a subject that connects many magical fields of study.
