Sophia Brahe
Occupation
Astronomer, Writer
Year born
1556
Research Areas
Astronomy, Genealogy
Annie Maunder
Occupation
Mathematician, Astronomer
Year born
1868
Research Areas
The Sun, Sunspots, Magnetic Storms
Agnes Clerke
Occupation
Astronomer, Writer
Year born
1842
Research Areas
History of Astronomy, Biographies, Spectroscopy
Biographies
Many people have changed the course of history. These people are often leaders or rulers, but many are scientists. Scientists have made sense of what we see in the night sky. Their work has revealed how our Universe works.
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.
Moon Jigsaw
Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?
Moon Jigsaw - Simple
Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?
Telescopes Quiz
Telescopes are used to magnify distant objects. They are a vital tool for astronomy. Over the last few hundred years, scientists and engineers have built bigger and better telescopes, revealing the mysteries of the Universe. But how much do you know about telescopes on Earth and beyond?