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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Dark Energy Found Stifling Growth in Universe
For the first time, astronomers have clearly seen the effects of "dark energy" on the most massive collapsed objects in the universe using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Astronomers have tracked how dark energy has stifled the growth of galaxy clusters and combined this with previous studies. By doing so, scientists have obtained the best clues yet about what dark energy is and what the destiny of the universe could be.
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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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Featured 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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