Origin of Modern Astronomy
History of Astronomy Links to resourses for the history of astronomy.
Ptolemy's Star Map Exerpts of the astronomy of Ptolemy in the second century A.D.
Johannes Kepler and his Three Laws Short history of Kepler and mathematical treatment of his Three Laws of Planetary Motion.
Kepler's Star Historical map of Kepler's star (a nova) in the year 1604.
Kepler's 1st Law Large file (1.7MB) movie of Kepler's 1st Law of Planetary Motion.
People in Astronomy Listing of people who have made contributions to astronomy, past and present, with links to their contributions.
Women in Astronomy Homepage of the Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy.