Astronomers have used Hubble to measure the distances to stars in nineteen galaxies more accurately than previously possible. They found that the Universe is currently expanding faster than the rate derived from measurements of the Universe shortly after the Big Bang. If confirmed, this apparent inconsistency may be an important clue to understanding three of the Universe’s most elusive components: dark matter, dark energy and neutrinos.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.spacetelescope.org/news/heic1611/
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ESA/Hubble Information Centre
The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
2 June 2016
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