Matching Pairs The AstronomyOnline version Astronomy was born almost at the same time as humanity. In the 20th century it achieved an impressive advance in knowledge by Lisseth Asmal 1 Who were the first astronauts to step on lunar soil? 2 What character is considered the father of modern astronomy and science? 3 What was the first constellation discovered? 4 Who created the Newtonian reflecting telescopes? 5 What happened in June 1963? Valentina was the first woman in space. Isaac newton created the telescopes Nicolaus Copernicus is considered "The father of modern astronomy" thanks to his planetary discoveries Greek astronomers declared Cassiopeia the first constellation discovered. Yri Gagarin became the first man in space