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Ancient Astronomy

Our ideas about the Solar System and space have changed over time. People have looked to the skies for thousands of years. They have looked at the movement of the stars and the changes of the Sun and Moon.

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Eratosthenes is teaching a younger man. in the photo Eratosthenes is pointing at a book. The younger man is holding a celestial globe, indicating a focus on astronomy or geography. The painting is set in a dark background, highlighting the figures and their expressions of concentration
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This work by Bernardo Strozzi (1581–1644) is licensed under Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
A painting of Eratosthenes teaching in Alexandria

Colour Your Space

Spending time focusing on one task can help you to relax. Colouring is a great way to spend some time on a calm and creative activity.

Use your imagination to add colour to these colouring sheets. Choose from Space Exploration, Planets, or Telescopes. Or why not complete all 3?!

Teresa Anderson

Early Life

Teresa grew up as a hard-working and determined student. She gained a degree in physics and a masters in instrumentation and analytical science. In her class of 200, she was one of only six women studying physics. Her interests moved towards using science to overcome global challenges, especially  protecting the environment and sustainability. Teresa went on to do a PhD in electrical engineering. The focus of her research was hydro power in Nepal. She then worked for a charity using technology to tackle poverty in developing countries.

Year born: 1962

Research Areas: Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Public Engagement

 

Haida Liang

Early Life

Haida grew up in Shanghai, China but moved to Sydney, Australia to finish school. At first, she struggled to understand the Australian accent, despite speaking English. This meant that she enjoyed maths and physics classes most because the equations were universal. At university, she started a medical degree, as she thought if you got good grades that’s what you should study. She soon missed physics and maths and transferred to the physics department.

Research Areas: Imaging and Sensing, Conservation, Science and Art

 

"I’m working on the boundary between optical imaging and history… physics and history are the two things that I love."