Field-level inference: Unlocking the full potential of galaxy maps to explore new physics
Galaxies are not islands in the cosmos. While globally the universe expands—driven by the mysterious "dark energy"—locally, ...
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is ready to transform our understanding of the cosmos
The telescope will catalogue billions of new objects and produce a new map of the entire night sky ... helping scientists make new discoveries about the universe. Generating 20 terabytes of ...
Tiny Galaxy, Big Discoveries: NGC 300 and the Secrets of Cosmic Growth
Astronomers have unveiled surprising new details about a small galaxy, NGC 300, challenging existing theories on galaxy ...
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'Ghost town' galaxies hold big secrets about the early universe
Ultra-faint dwarf galaxies, cosmic 'ghost towns,' offer new insights into the early universe and star formation.
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NASA Invites Media to Launch of Cosmic Origins, Solar Wind Missions
Media interested in covering the launch must apply for media accreditation. The application deadline for U.S. citizens is ...
Farewell Gaia! ESA's Decade-Old Telescope Retires After Delivering Best Map Of The Milky Way
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia telescope has completed its objective - making the most detailed and precise map of ...
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The fabric of the universe is 'lopsided', huge gravitational wave mapping study finds
we've found a signal that hints at a more active universe than anticipated. We have also been able to map the cosmic architecture left behind by merging galaxies more accurately than ever before.