The Milky Way has always seemed a little bit weird in comparison to other galaxies. For decades, research suggested that our galaxy was more compact than any other spiral galaxy. However, a new study found that it’s less strange than we thought—our galaxy’s core is about as dense as any other.
Read MoreThe collaboration of many telescopes on the ground and in space allowed scientists to piece together a wealth of information as the burst was first detected.
Read MoreTaken during the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s “early validation” phase, the data include distant galaxies and quasars as well as stars in our own Milky Way.
Read MoreOn Oct. 9, 2022, a pulse of intense gamma-ray radiation swept through our solar system. The new source turned out to be the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed.
Read MoreThe innovative research from U physics and astronomy hit the areas that the national community determined as priorities in a once-in-a-decade report that guides the direction of astro-research for years to come.
Read MoreApril 22-30, join in local events honoring Utah’s phenomenal night skies.
Read MoreThe U is one of only 143 institutions worldwide to earn a STARS Gold rating or better.
Read MoreIt is one of the only confirmed intermediate-mass black holes, an object that has long been sought by astronomers.
Read MoreThe international collaboration that includes the University of Utah aims to construct a 3-D map of the universe in more detail than ever before.
Read MoreCelebrate International Dark Sky Week at these parks located an hour or less from the U’s campus.
Read MoreComet NEOWISE blazed across the skies of the northern hemisphere and won’t return for 6,800 years. If you missed it, never fear—the University of Utah community captured stunning photos of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.
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