Boom! Using Supernovae to Map our Expanding Universe

Boom! Using Supernovae to Map our Expanding Universe

Where are we in the Universe, and how do we know? How do the violent deaths of stars, called supernovae, help us learn about the history and evolution of the Universe? With Rubin Observatory, scientists will discover millions of new supernovae that will refine our cosmic map, helping us understand our place in the Universe better.

Topics

  • time travel
  • expanding universe
  • astrophysics
  • cosmic expansion
  • spacetime
  • mapping the universe
  • supernovae
  • dark energy
  • cosmic map
  • distance
  • galactic observations
  • sky survey
  • dark matter