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Researchers capture direct high-definition image of the “Cosmic Web”

January 29, 2025

Cosmology Galaxies

Observation of the cosmic web connecting two galaxies with unprecedented resolution shows good agreement with the predictions of modern computer simulations of the universe more

The first image of the deep universe taken by the James Webb Telescope

Rescue mission for the cosmological principle

September 17, 2024

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New all-sky survey by the MeerKAT radio telescope shows the universe as expected at large distances - unlike previous observations by other telescopes more

This image shows the Perseid meteor shower in Sequoia National Park, California, 2023. Streaks of shooting stars with bright, fiery trails cut through the dark night sky. Silhouettes of tall tree tops frame the scene, with radiant lines of meteors in the background.

Stars falling from the sky

August 07, 2024

Astronomy Cosmology Cultural Studies

In the coming nights, the Perseid meteors will streak across the skies more

A multitude of white-yellowish roundish spots with halos sitting in a larger black spot against a grey background

Researchers see the light

May 23, 2024

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New scientific data from the Euclid Space Telescope reveals the mystery of the faint glow in the Perseus galaxy cluster more

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eROSITA relaxes cosmological tension

February 14, 2024

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology

Results from the first X-ray sky survey resolve the previous inconsistency between competing measurements of the structure of the Universe
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Research highlights 2023

Research highlights 2023

December 19, 2023

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Collage of three sections of the simulation. Each section shows three sub-aspects of the simulation on three segments arranged like pieces of cake. Each part shows net-like structures with different colours: yellow to magenta (top right), grey to yellow (top left) and white on a black background (bottom).

Putting the universe to the test

August 23, 2023

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New computer simulation of the universe as a promising multitool more

A coloured network that resembles a vortex with a central tightening. The outer areas of the vortex appear blue-greyish with magenta-white islands, while the circular core area appears in deep blue.

Distant cradles of stars

February 24, 2023

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

James Webb Space Telescope unveils star formation in gas and dust networks of other galaxies more

Scientific highlights 2022

Scientific highlights 2022

December 14, 2022

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

A radio telescope opens up new horizons

A radio telescope opens up new horizons

September 30, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Black Holes Cosmology Galaxies

The European observatory NOEMA reaches full capacity with twelve antennas more

The first image of the deep universe taken by the James Webb Telescope

Rescue mission for the cosmological principle

September 17, 2024

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New all-sky survey by the MeerKAT radio telescope shows the universe as expected at large distances - unlike previous observations by other telescopes more

A multitude of white-yellowish roundish spots with halos sitting in a larger black spot against a grey background

Researchers see the light

May 23, 2024

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New scientific data from the Euclid Space Telescope reveals the mystery of the faint glow in the Perseus galaxy cluster more

Collage of three sections of the simulation. Each section shows three sub-aspects of the simulation on three segments arranged like pieces of cake. Each part shows net-like structures with different colours: yellow to magenta (top right), grey to yellow (top left) and white on a black background (bottom).

Putting the universe to the test

August 23, 2023

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

New computer simulation of the universe as a promising multitool more

A coloured network that resembles a vortex with a central tightening. The outer areas of the vortex appear blue-greyish with magenta-white islands, while the circular core area appears in deep blue.

Distant cradles of stars

February 24, 2023

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

James Webb Space Telescope unveils star formation in gas and dust networks of other galaxies more

A radio telescope opens up new horizons

A radio telescope opens up new horizons

September 30, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Black Holes Cosmology Galaxies

The European observatory NOEMA reaches full capacity with twelve antennas more

Galaxies behind a gravitational magnifier

Galaxies behind a gravitational magnifier

July 28, 2022

Cosmology Galaxies

The James Webb Telescope reveals extremely distant objects more

Preparing for the world’s biggest radio telescope

Preparing for the world’s biggest radio telescope

July 25, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

Astronomers simulate physical processes in the interstellar medium of galaxies at “Cosmic Noon” for future SKAO observations more

The universe in a new dimension

The universe in a new dimension

July 12, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

Astronomical objects appear in unprecedented detail in the first images from the James Webb Telescope more

Gruber Cosmology Prize for Frank Eisenhauer

Gruber Cosmology Prize for Frank Eisenhauer

May 17, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Awards Cosmology

The scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics is honoured for developing pioneering instruments more

The early cooling of the universe

The early cooling of the universe

February 08, 2022

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

The shadow of a cosmic water cloud reveals the temperature of the young universe more

This image shows the Perseid meteor shower in Sequoia National Park, California, 2023. Streaks of shooting stars with bright, fiery trails cut through the dark night sky. Silhouettes of tall tree tops frame the scene, with radiant lines of meteors in the background.

Stars falling from the sky

August 07, 2024

Astronomy Cosmology Cultural Studies

In the coming nights, the Perseid meteors will streak across the skies more

Research highlights 2023

Research highlights 2023

December 19, 2023

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Scientific highlights 2022

Scientific highlights 2022

December 14, 2022

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Moon dust is not to be sneezed at

Moon dust is not to be sneezed at

July 15, 2019

Astronomy Cosmology

50 years ago, Max Planck Scientists were among the first to analyze lunar rock samples more

“The galactic centre offers fantastic opportunities”

“The galactic centre offers fantastic opportunities”

July 26, 2018

Astronomy Astrophysics Black Holes Cosmology

Interview with Reinhard Genzel on his observation of an effect of the general theory of relativity more

The far side of the Milky Way

The far side of the Milky Way

October 12, 2017

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies Solar System

Astronomers achieve record measurement for an improved picture of our home galaxy more

Ring around a dwarf planet detected

Ring around a dwarf planet detected

October 11, 2017

Astronomy Cosmology Galaxies Solar System

Ten observatories put their sight on the dwarf planet more

Three-detector observation of gravitational waves

Three-detector observation of gravitational waves

September 27, 2017

Astronomy Black Holes Cosmology Gravitational Waves

The cosmic ripples were not only observed by the two Ligo observatories in the USA, but also the Italian detector Virgo more

The double asteroid

The double asteroid

September 20, 2017

Astronomy Cosmology Solar System

An object with the name 288P is the only known active asteroid comprising two components more

<p>4.6 billion-year-old galaxy shines light on our universe</p>

4.6 billion-year-old galaxy shines light on our universe

August 30, 2017

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology Galaxies

A distant galaxy's effects on radio waves provide clues about the formation of cosmic magnetic fields more