What were the roles of the astronomers in the Spanish Inquisition?

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What were the roles of the astronomers in the Spanish Inquisition?

The astronomers did not have a direct role in the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition primarily targeted individuals suspected of heresy or practicing non-Catholic beliefs. Astronomers, who studied the stars and celestial bodies, were not specifically targeted by the Inquisition unless they were also involved in activities deemed heretical by the Catholic Church.