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This Blind Astrophysicist ‘Sees’ the Universe in the Most Amazing Way
“Wanda Diaz-Merced studies the universe through sound. After losing her eyesight in early adulthood, she found a way to continue her work as an astrophysicist by converting scientific data into sound.”
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The Sound of Space (Use Your Headphones)
“In space, electromagnetic vibrations exist and can be mapped as sound. These electromagnetic vibrations pulsate in different wavelengths and can be recorded by sepcial equipment in NASA’s spacecrafts. The recordings are then translated into sounds that our ears could hear.”
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Crab Nebula Sonification
“The Crab Nebula has been studied by people since it first appeared in Earth’s sky in 1054 A.D. Modern telescopes have captured its enduring engine powered by a quickly spinning neutron star that formed when a massive star collapsed. The combination of rapid rotation and a strong magnetic field generates jets of matter and anti-matter…
