Blackholes
Black holes are very strange objects. They are made during supernova explosions. These take place when very massive stars come to the end of their lives.
Sheila Kanani
Early Life
Sheila was born in London. Her parents were scientists, but they did not study physics. Sheila was first interested in physics because she wanted to be an astronaut! She graduated in physics with astrophysics at the University of Manchester in 2006. In 2012 she received a doctorate (PhD) in planetary physics from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory. Her research focussed on analysing the magnetic fields of Saturn using data from the Cassini spacecraft
Year born: 1983
Research Areas: Saturn, Planetary Science, Education, Cassini mission
Susan Murabana Owen
Early Life
Susan grew up in Kenya. She studied economics and sociology at University. She also has a Master’s degree in Astronomy.
Susan thinks every child should have the chance to look through a telescope. There are very few astronomers in Kenya. There was also no access to a planetarium when Susan grew up. This made it tough for children to have a go at using a telescope. Many would not know they could do astronomy as a hobby or choose it as a job.
Research Area: Education, Science Communication, Planetariums, and Astronomy
"Astronomy is a huge part of our everyday life and a reminder of how unique and intelligent we are"