Uranometria
Life, the cosmos, and the science thereof.
Welcome
Hi all! Welcome to Uranometria! From weird microbes to planets light-years away, we bring the science of astrobiology to you. No impassable jargon, no scary equations, just the wonders of space and how we know them!
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A Cosmic Phoenix
Clusters are places where galaxies go to die. But could they also be places where galaxies are reborn?
Intergalactic Wanderers
Not every star has a home. Find out about the ones who go it alone.
Five Weird Obscure Galaxies
There’s a lot of galaxies out there. But which of these ‘island universes’ deserve our attention? Here are five which I think could use a bit more interest.
What’s Wrong With Our Universal Measuring Stick?
How do we know where we are in the vast expanse of the cosmos? Go on a brief journey through the world of astronomical range-finders and find out how one of the most famous may not be as reliable as we once thought.