Galileo Galilei
Occupation
Astronomer, Mathematician, Engineer
Year born
1564
Research Areas
Speed, Velocity, Motion, Astronomy, Tides
- Early Life
Galileo was born in Pisa, in the Duchy of Florence (now a part of Italy).
He went to university in Pisa to study medicine. However, after a short while he chose to focus on philosophy and maths instead.
Hunt the Asteroids
How do we find asteroids?
Ricardo Schiavon
Occupation: Astrophysicist
Research Areas: Galaxy formation, Observational astronomy
"I consider myself extremely lucky to be where I am, do what I do, and to be surrounded by so many amazing people here in Liverpool."
Mario Hamuy
Occupation: Astronomer and Professor
Year born: 1960
Susan Murabana Owen
Occupation: Astronomer and CEO
Research Area: Education, Science Communication, Planetariums, and Astronomy
JWST Wordsearch
Search for words related to the James Web Space Telescope.
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?!
Find the Moon Missions
Did you know that 6 Apollo missions landed on the Moon? The first was Apollo 11 in 1969. The last was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Light and Mirrors Card Match
Explore Light
Astronomers use telescopes to see objects far away in space. Did you know that we can only see an object if it emits light or if it reflects light?