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Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument

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science1 year ago

"New Precision Measurement Reveals Evolution of Dark Energy in Expanding Universe"

A new 3D map of the Universe has provided a precise measurement of the Hubble constant, narrowing it down to 67.97 kilometers per second per megaparsec. This measurement, based on "bubbles" created by the expanding early Universe, deepens the ongoing crisis in cosmology due to the discrepancy between results obtained using standard candles and standard rulers. The new data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument suggests that the Hubble constant may be lower than previously thought, possibly indicating the need for new physics to explain the expansion of the Universe. The results also reveal subtle deviations from the current model of the Universe, providing an opportunity to test the nature of dark energy.

astronomy1 year ago

"DESI's First-Year Data: Unprecedented Insights into the Changing Universe"

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has analyzed its first-year data, providing unprecedented measurements of the expanding universe. With 5,000 robots, DESI is mapping the cosmos 11 billion years into the past, aiming to unravel the mysteries of dark energy. The data, six times larger than previous surveys, offers insights into the expansion rate and composition of the universe, potentially shedding light on the nature of dark energy and the early universe.

astronomy2 years ago

Mapping the Cosmos: Astronomers Unveil Atlas of 380k Galaxies

Astronomers have released the Siena Galaxy Atlas (SGA), a comprehensive galactic map that includes data from three wide-ranging surveys completed between 2014 and 2017. The SGA contains the distance, location, and chemical profile of 380,000 galaxies across half of the night sky, providing a comprehensive picture of the cosmos and supporting further research on galaxy formation and the structure of the Universe. The SGA is freely available to the public and offers precise data on the locations, shapes, and sizes of nearby large galaxies, as well as being the first comprehensive survey to provide data on the galaxies' light profiles.

astronomy2 years ago

"Astronomers Discover Elusive 'Einstein Cross' in Rare Find"

Astronomers have discovered a rare "Einstein Cross" using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at Kitt Peak National Observatory. The lensing system, called DESI-253.2534+26.8843, consists of a foreground elliptical galaxy that magnifies four blue images of a background galaxy, forming a perfect Einstein Cross pattern. This discovery provides valuable insights into the early universe and demonstrates the capabilities of the MUSE instrument and computer modeling in studying gravitational lensing systems. The team aims to use these systems as cosmological tools and plans to search for supernovae in hundreds of gravitational lens systems to measure Hubble's constant.

science2 years ago

Creating a 3D Map of the Universe: Observing Two Million Galaxies and Stars.

Scientists have created a 3D map of the universe by observing two million galaxies and stars for the first time using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (Desi). The study aims to reveal the rate at which the universe is expanding and the first batch of data comes from more than 3,500 exposures of the night sky taken over six months, comprising of 80 terabytes. The project's ultimate goal is to map more than 40 million galaxies, quasars, and stars.