?What is the goal of astronomy??
Possibly I do not see this as serious a question as you all do. Physics is a concept and a function in its own right with a specific goal. Astronomy is a science unique unto itself. Astronomy, for simple stargazing has no dependence on physics. You could locate and name all the objects that are in the universe with out reliance on physics. The interdependence of the two occurs when you try to explain what you see in the universe. Without the benefit of physics we would have a very pretty picture but a lifeless one.
Ever since childhood I have been concerned with the lack of an ?overall? scientific category that functioned to bring together all the sciences so we could greatly increase advances that would apply to the many different fields being studied and benefit each other. A formidable task but worthwhile.
Jim Wood
