Emily Winterburn
Recent articles by Emily Winterburn
USA, the stars and astronomy – from the revolution to beyond the Civil War, how America's history is intertwined with the Universe
The Star-Spangled Republic argues America's history can be told through the story of its astronomy
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.
