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 What was the first constellation discovered? 2 What character is considered the father of modern astronomy and science? 3 Who were the first astronauts to step on lunar soil? 4 Who created the Newtonian reflecting telescopes? 5 What happened in June 1963? Yri Gagarin became the first man in space Valentina was the first woman in space. Nicolaus Copernicus is considered "The father of modern astronomy" thanks to his planetary discoveries Isaac newton created the telescopes Greek astronomers declared Cassiopeia the first constellation discovered.