Emily Winterburn

Recent articles by Emily Winterburn

Nicolaus Copernicus. Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The life of Nicolaus Copernicus

The Celestial Police were a group of 18th century astronomers who discovered asteroid Vesta.

Discovering asteroid Vesta: the story of the Celestial Police

NASA astronaut Mae Jemison onboard Space Shuttle Endeavour in September 1992. Image Credit: NASA

6 women who changed astronomy and spaceflight

Scottish scientist and astronomer Mary Somerville. Photo by National Galleries Of Scotland/Getty Images

Astronomers you should know Mary Somerville

An illustration of Galileo discussing his theories at Padua University. Credit: De Agostini Picture Library / Getty Images Plus

Astronomers you should know Galileo Galilei

The astronomer Sir William Herschel. Credit: DEA PICTURE LIBRARY / Contributor

Astronomers you should know Sir William Herschel