Region
Universe
Planets, stars, galaxies and the history of the cosmos, plus how we explore space with telescopes, rockets and satellites.
The Universe region covers everything beyond Earth: our Solar System, the stars and galaxies, the story of the cosmos, and the ways people explore space.
Branches of this region
5 of 13 topics in this region are written so far. The rest are uncharted: on the map, but not yet written. The Atlas is growing.
- Solar SystemThe Sun and everything bound to it: eight planets, five dwarf planets, hundreds of moons, and more than a million asteroids and comets.4 branches
- Stars
- Galaxies
- Cosmology
- Space ExplorationHow people explore beyond Earth with satellites, robotic probes and crewed missions, from Sputnik in 1957 to the International Space Station.3 branches
Who to trust on this subject
These organizations set standards, fund research, collect data or keep collections in universe. They're good places to go next.
- Europe
European Space Agency ESA
esa.int ↗ - International
International Astronomical Union IAU
iau.org ↗ - United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA
nasa.gov ↗
We are not affiliated with these organizations. They are listed so you know where to go next.