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science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Cosmic Collisions Unveil Secrets of Element Creation in Cosmology Crisis

Astrophysicists propose observing colliding neutron stars, known as kilonovae, as a new method to address inconsistencies in measuring the Universe's expansion rate, also known as the Hubble Constant. By studying the symmetry and luminosity of kilonovae, astronomers can calculate the distance to galaxies containing them, providing a novel and independent method for measuring cosmic expansion. This approach aims to resolve the ongoing "Hubble Tension" and obtain consistent measurements of the Hubble Constant. Further research and observations are needed to establish the reliability of this method.

via SciTechDaily|

#astrophysics #cosmology #hubble-constant

science2 years ago•5 min saved

Neutron Star Collisions Shed Light on Universe's Expansion

Astrophysicists from the Niels Bohr Institute propose using kilonovae, explosions from merging neutron stars, as a novel method to address discrepancies in measuring the expansion rate of the universe. The current methods, using supernovae and analyzing cosmic background radiation, yield slightly different results. By studying the symmetry and simplicity of kilonovae, researchers can calculate the distance to galaxies containing them, providing an independent method for measuring distances. Preliminary findings show promising results, but more examples are needed for validation.

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#astrophysics #expansion-of-the-universe #hubble-constant

astronomy2 years ago•5 min saved

"Neutron Star Collisions: A Key to Measuring Universe Expansion"

Astrophysicists from the Niels Bohr Institute have proposed a novel method for measuring the expansion of the universe by observing colliding neutron stars, known as kilonovae. The researchers argue that this method can help resolve the discrepancy between measurements of the Hubble Constant obtained through supernovae and the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). By measuring the distance to kilonovae and comparing their luminosity to the light received on Earth, astronomers can calculate the Hubble Constant without the need for calibration or correction factors. While more examples are needed to establish a robust result, this method shows promise in providing consistent measurements of cosmic expansion.

via Universe Today|

#astronomy #astrophysics #expansion-of-the-universe

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Neutron Star Collisions: A Novel Method for Measuring Universe Expansion"

Astrophysicists from the Niels Bohr Institute propose a novel method to measure the expansion of the universe by studying colliding neutron stars. By analyzing the symmetry and simplicity of the resulting kilonovae explosions, researchers can calculate the distance to galaxies containing kilonovae, providing an independent method to determine distances. This new approach may help resolve the discrepancy between the two primary methods currently used to measure the expansion of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. However, more examples are needed to establish a robust result.

via Phys.org|

#astronomy #astrophysics #expansion-of-the-universe