What Does the Universe Actually Look Like?
Humans can only see a small spectrum of wavelengths, but the universe contains much more than we can actually see. Angela Olinto, chair of the department of astronomy at the University of Chicago, is working to bridge that gap.
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Your impact checklist
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Visit the Adler Planetarium to learn more.
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Read up on NASA’s current funding
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Explore private space companies to watch in the coming years.
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Mentor a student in a STEM field.
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