Astrophysicists map the Milky Way
October 20, 2016Scientists have created a detailed map of the Milky Way using two of the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescopes in Germany and Australia.
Ten trillionths of your suntan comes from beyond our galaxy
August 12, 2016In a study published today, astronomers have accurately measured the light hitting the Earth from outside our galaxy over a very broad wavelength range.
Scientists discover hidden galaxies behind the Milky Way
February 10, 2016Hundreds of hidden nearby galaxies have been studied for the first time, shedding light on a mysterious gravitational anomaly dubbed the Great Attractor.