Published by Edgar Cross on 23 Nov 2007
Computers and their different applications in Astronomy
It is common knowledge that the advent of computers has played a major role in different scientific discoveries, particularly in Astronomy. Computers give not only power to astronomy, but also, significantly, make all intricate and complicated calculations feasible. It is true that there are many other discoveries which improve and influence the evolution of astronomy, such as, for example, geometry or the telescope; nevertheless for solving astronomical problems the biggest role is attributed to computers. Since computers with their metamorphoses – minicomputers, network and supercomputers – help astronomy move forward Continue Reading »