Hubble Reveals Observable Universe Contains 10 Times More Galaxies Than Previously Thought
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 09:51
in Astronomy & Space
Using data from deep-space surveys taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories, astronomers have performed a census of the number of galaxies in the universe. The team came to the surprising conclusion that there are at least 10 times as many galaxies in the observable universe than previously thought. The results have clear implications for our understanding of galaxy formation, and also helps shed light on an ancient astronomical paradox -- why is the sky dark at night?