Math in astronomy ..tell me if i have this right?

Question

algebra is the main type of math used in astronomy.

Answer 1

Geometry is the primary mathematical tool.  Algebra and the other types of math are used for more precise measurement.

Answer 2

Uhhhhh. Not really. There is more like alot of triginometry, and calculus. More advanced stuff.

Answer 3

Depends on what you mean by "in astronomy".

In a high schoo astronomy class you would only really use algebra and a little bit of geometry.

If you are a reasearcher in astro-physics you would probably be using a fair amount of calculus.

Answer 4

some algebra is used, but mostly is trig. and calc..

Answer 5

I use calculus, trigonometry, algebra, planar and scalar topography (if you can call those math), and higher math using Riemannian spaces.  It depends largely on what you are researching.