We can’t image our home galaxy from the outside, so how do we study it? Learn how astronomers unveil the dramatic past of the Milky Way and peer into its future.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics
A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs
How do physicists study very small objects (like molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles) and very large objects (such as galaxies) that cannot be directly observed or measured?
For hundreds of years, telescopes have helped astronomers unravel the mysteries of the Universe. But what’s involved in making – and maintaining – the complex instruments of today?
The European Space Agency’s Astro Pi Challenge gives students the chance to conduct their own science investigation on the International Space Station.
The European Space Agency’s newest astronaut recruit talks about his exhilarating experiences in astronaut training and what the future has in store for space flight.
