This captivating image captured on December 14, 2023, by NOIRLab showcases meteors from the Geminid meteor shower illuminating the night sky above the Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) in Tucson, Arizona.
Recent discoveries from distant galaxies are challenging scientists’ understanding of dark energy—a mysterious force believed to be driving our universe apart.
Astronomers have long been intrigued by the accelerating expansion of the universe and have attributed it to an enigmatic force known as dark energy. Despite its significant influence—comprising nearly 70% of the cosmos—it remains invisible and its origins remain elusive.
An international collaboration of over 900 researchers uncovered surprising evidence earlier this year suggesting that this cosmic force may not be as constant as previously thought. Further analyses conducted by this group reinforced these unexpected findings.
“I never anticipated such a revelation during my lifetime,” remarked Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a cosmologist at the University of Texas at Dallas involved in this groundbreaking research.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is revolutionizing our understanding by mapping out a three-dimensional view of the universe spanning over 11 billion years. By observing how galaxies have clustered over time and space using a telescope in Arizona, scientists gain valuable insights into cosmic evolution and future trajectories.
Published on: November 24th, 2024 at 03:15:04
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