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Dust Ruins Another Way of Measuring Distance in the Universe
Astronomers are always searching for new ways to measure distance in the Universe, especially at the greatest distances where less…
2 months ago
Webb Sees a Supernova Go Off in a Gravitationally Lensed Galaxy – for the Second Time
Nature, in its infinite inventiveness, provides natural astronomical lenses that allow us to see objects beyond the normal reach of…
4 months ago
Gamma-ray Bursts can Help Astronomers Measure Vast Distances Across the Universe
Some gamma ray bursts could be used as standard candles and allow astronomers to measure Hubble's constant at greater distances…
2 years ago
Astronomy Jargon 101: Standard Candles
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! If only there was a way…
3 years ago
Gravitational waves were only recently observed, and now astronomers are already thinking of ways to use them: like accurately measuring the expansion rate of the Universe
Neutron stars scream in waves of spacetime when they die, and astronomers have outlined a plan to use their gravitational …
5 years ago
The Laws Of Cosmology May Need A Re-Write
A more accurate measurement of standard candles has thrown a wrench into our standard model of cosmology.
8 years ago