Gerry Gilmore
The ultimate map of the universe
In 2013 Gaia, the world's most powerful space telescope, was launched by the European Space Agency. Its aim is to create the first ever HD map of our galaxy, the Milky Way, in order to answer those… Audio, Gallery
Astronomer fights to save Tekapo's Mt John observatory
Professor Gerry Gilmore of the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge. He is the principal investigator on Gaia project - a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency in 2013… Audio
Mt John to Star Wobbles
How being a student at Mt John Observatory set Prof. Gerry Gilmore on a path to be an Experimental Philosopher in an Institute of Astronomy, studying the delicate wobbles of stars and being part of… Audio
Launch of the Gaia project
The Gaia space observatory was launched last week by the European Space Agency. It mission: to compile a 3D space catalogue of approximately 1 billion stars. Professor Gerry Gilmore of the Institute… Audio
Gerry Gilmore - NZ born astrophysicist
Professor Gerry Gilmore of the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge is the principal investigator on Gaia project - a space observatory to be launched by the European Space Agency on 20… Audio