Jesuit Astronomy

Jesuit Astronomy refers to the contributions of the Jesuit religious order, particularly from the 16th to 18th centuries, in advancing astronomical knowledge. Jesuits established observatories worldwide, conducted detailed observations of planets, stars, and celestial phenomena, and contributed to the development of instrumentation like telescopes. They balanced scientific inquiry with their religious mission, often engaging in scholarly research that challenged and refined existing understandings of the cosmos. Their work helped bridge faith and science, significantly advancing astronomy and fostering scientific collaboration during a formative period for modern science.