Although the study of astronomy has provided
a wealth of tangible, monetary and
technological gains, perhaps the most
important aspect of astronomy is not an
economic measure. Astronomy has, and
continues to, revolutionise our thinking on
a worldwide scale. In the past, astronomy
has been used to measure time, mark the
seasons, and navigate the oceans. As one
of the oldest sciences astronomy is part of
every culture’s history and roots. It inspires
us with beautiful images and promises
answers to the big questions. It acts as a
window into the immense size and complexity
of space, putting Earth into perspective
and promoting global citizenship
and pride in our home planet