
20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics
From discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy.
Infographic Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.
Reference If the oldest star in the universe is more than 14 billion years old that would make it older than the universe itself! We investigate this space mystery.
Reference The constellations of the western zodiac are now used to orient skywatchers, navigate without technology and inspire interest in the night sky.
Reference The Large Hadron Collider is the world's biggest particle accelerator. It's located at the European particle physics laboratory CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland.
Reference White dwarfs are hot, dense remnants of stars. They are the last observable stage of evolution for low and medium-mass stars including our sun.
Reference Mars missions have been launching for over 50 years. Humanity has sent orbiters, probes and landers to Mars but not every mission has been successful.