The Einstein ring, formed as light from a distant galaxy bends to glow around another object in the foreground, could help ...

"They're so rare, and they're incredibly useful scientifically," said Conor O'Riordan of the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics.

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Featuring the world’s largest digital camera, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture these mysterious phenomena in more ...

The "dark universe detective" space telescope Euclid has discovered its first Einstein ring in the process, learning about ...

Dark energy, the mysterious force that's driving ... "Type Ia supernovae are extremely valuable in astronomy since they act as standardizable candles with which we can measure vast distances ...

An Einstein ring is light from a much more distant galaxy that bends in such a way as to perfectly encircle a closer object.

Euclid blasted off on its six-year mission to explore the dark universe on 1 July 2023. Before the spacecraft could begin its ...

Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial ...

Chile's renowned dark skies face threats from industrial development. Astronomer Angel Otarola highlights concerns about ...