Why is astronomy not emphasized to the masses?

Question by Al Fizi: Why is astronomy not emphasized to the masses? My professor told me that astronomy is the mother of all sciences. All throughout civilizations past and present, stars and constellations were critical in navigation and even designing monuments. I just think by now the average person should be able to look up and spot something identifiable in the night sky. Seems like we're taught the offspring of science. I could be wrong, but I bet more people know 10 Commandments than 3 constellations. I'm just saying, as old as astronomy is, by now this subject should be as important as English! Best answer:

Answer by duke_of_urls
It is certainly true that astronomy has been very important. Another aspect of its importance is to be able to know when to plant seeds. However, these days, there are some things that should be known by all, but astronomy does not need to be known to all. It is a good part of education to provide a proper perspective of reality, but details of astronomy are just not needed by everyone.

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