DESI early data release holds nearly 2M objects
Taken 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.
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New study questions decades-long understanding of gamma ray bursts
On 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 MoreU astronomers tackle decade’s biggest questions
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The 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 MoreExperience the universe for Dark Sky Week
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April 22-30, join in local events honoring Utah’s phenomenal night skies.
Read MoreRenewable energy project recognized
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The U is one of only 143 institutions worldwide to earn a STARS Gold rating or better.
Read MoreExtraordinary black hole found in neighboring galaxy
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It is one of the only confirmed intermediate-mass black holes, an object that has long been sought by astronomers.
Read MoreNew effort to map the universe, unravel mysteries of ‘dark energy’
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The 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 More6 dark sky parks near campus
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at these parks located an hour or less from the U’s campus.
Read MoreComet NEOWISE lit up skies and social media
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Comet 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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