Welcome to Imagine the Universe! This site is
intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning
about our universe. If you're looking for grade school level astronomy
information, please see the StarChild
web site. Enjoy your cosmic journey!
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NASA Supercomputer Shows How Dust Rings Point to Exo-Earths
Supercomputer simulations of dusty disks around sunlike stars show that planets nearly as small as Mars can create patterns that future telescopes may be able to detect. The research points to a new avenue in the search for habitable planets.
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Featured Scientist: Dr. Duilia de Mello
You don't have to have a telescope as a child to develop an interest in astronomy. Dr. Duilia de Mello grew up without one in Brazil, but she was inspired by the moon just the same.
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Feature Scientist Archive
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Satellite Showcase: Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is the latest high energy gamma-ray observatory launched by NASA. It is designed to study energetic phenomena from a variety of celestial sources.
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