Make Your Own Spectroscope
Spectroscopy involves splitting light into its different wavelengths. Each chemical element emits or absorbs a unique spectrum&n
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?
Jocelyn Bell-Burnell
Occupation: Astrophysicist
Year born: 1943
Research Areas: Radio-Astronomy, Pulsars