How can I talk to a astrophysicist?

How can I talk to a astrophysicist?

1-800-989-8255 is our number. We’re talking with Adam Riess, professor of astronomy and physics at Johns Hopkins University. Flora Lichtman and I will be back after this break. Stay with us, and we’ll take your questions also on Twitter, @scifri.

Who is the world’s leading astrophysicist?

The podium of the top 10 Astrophysicists is opened by the most famous persons in this field: Stephen Hawking. This name needs no introduction.

What should I ask an astrophysicist?

What conditions are necessary for life?

  • Does life exist outside of the solar system?
  • Why do we need an extremely large telescope like the Giant Magellan Telescope?
  • How do stars and planets form and evolve?
  • What happened in the early universe?
  • What do black holes look like?

    • How do you ask a question in space?

    Space

    1. Can a star turn into a planet?
    2. Can gravity form waves?
    3. Does every black hole contain a singularity?
    4. Does sound travel faster in space?
    5. Does the influence of gravity extend out forever?
    6. Galaxies look stationary, so why do scientists say that they rotate?
    7. Have aliens ever visited earth?

    What should I ask an astronomer?

    Do you have a question about a topic in astronomy or about an object in space?…

    • Is the Sun the largest star?
    • Which star is closest to us?
    • How many stars are there?
    • How many stars can you see at night?
    • What are stars made of?
    • What is a star?

    Which country is best to study Astrophysics?

    Top Study Abroad Destinations for Physics and Astronomy

    QS World University Rankings 2013 University/ Institute Country
    1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) United States
    2 University of Cambridge United Kingdom
    3 Harvard University United States
    4 Stanford University United States

    Can a star turn into a planet?

    Yes, a star can turn into a planet, but this transformation only happens for a very particular type of star known as a brown dwarf. Some scientists do not consider brown dwarfs to be true stars because they do not have enough mass to ignite the nuclear fusion of ordinary hydrogen.

    Can I email NASA?

    Members of the public wishing to contact NASA should e-mail the Public Inquiries office.