Astronomers pin down origins of 'mile markers' for expansion of universe

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 17:01 in Astronomy & Space

(Phys.org)—A study using a unique new instrument on the world's largest optical telescope has revealed the likely origins of especially bright supernovae that astronomers use as easy-to-spot "mile markers" to measure the expansion and acceleration of the universe.

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