Emily Winterburn
Recent articles by Emily Winterburn
The life of Nicolaus Copernicus
The story of the scientist who put the Sun at the centre of the Universe.
Discovering asteroid Vesta: the story of the Celestial Police
The discovery of Asteroid Vesta is an intriguing story. This is the history of the Celestial Police, an elite group of planet-hunting astronomers.
6 women who changed astronomy and spaceflight
Throughout the history of astronomy and spaceflight women have played a huge role, even though their contributions often go unnoticed.
Astronomers you should know | Mary Somerville
Mary Somerville was a Scottish scientist and astronomer who made her mark in a male-centric society. But who was she, and how did she come to prominence?
Astronomers you should know | Galileo Galilei
What did Galileo discover, and why is he so famous? This is our guide to one of the most important historical figures in astronomy.
Astronomers you should know | Sir William Herschel
The life and work of Sir William Herschel, the famous astronomer who went looking for comets and found a planet.