The study of
the positions and movements of the stars and planets and the way that some
people believe they affect people and events.
The scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, etc.
According to Sanskrit language Astrology and astronomy were archaically treated together, but gradually distinguished through the Ages. Developments in 17th century philosophy in astrology and astronomy operating as independent pursuits by the 18th century. Whereas the academic discipline of astronomy studies observable phenomena beyond the Earth's atmosphere, the pseudoscience of astrology uses the apparent positions of celestial objects as the basis for divination.
Details of the nine planets as dealt in Astronomy
Solar Energy
According
to Taittreeya Aranyaka says that
येनेमा विश्वा भुवनानि तस्थुः। ततः क्षत्रं बलमोजश्च जातम्।
The
world is due to the Sun God. The living
beings get their strength and energy from him.
मित्रो दाधार पृथिवीमुत द्याम्। मित्रः कृष्टीः।
The
sun holds the earth and the celestial region.
Among of all heavenly bodies the Sun is the
attracting power.
Cause of Eclipse
Aryabhateeya Golapaadah says that
छादयति शशी सूर्यं शशिनं महती च भूच्छाया ।
The Moon covers the Sun and the great shadow of the earth covers the moon.
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