Academy of Achievement: John C. Mather, ph.d.

A biography of John C. Mather, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in astrophysics. He persuaded NASA to build and launch the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite (COBE), which was able to send back information that provided a glimpse into how the universe looked not long after the Big Bang took place. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.