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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First Black Holes Kept to a Strict Diet, Study Shows
A new supercomputer simulation designed to track the fate of the universe's first black holes finds that, counter to expectations, they couldn't efficiently gorge themselves on nearby gas. The findings have implications for understanding the formation of galaxies and of the giant black holes that reside in their centers.
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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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