The field of astronomy education, both within and outside of this definition of research, has grown
tremendously in recent years. This review article is intended to be of use to active astronomy education
researchers, scientists, and educators who need to build an understanding of the field’s history. Other
sources of information in this field include the SABER astronomy Web site (Brissenden 2001), a
searchable online database that provides annotated references about learning difficulties and instructional
issues, and an extensive Web-based bibliography hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific