NASA shows how the universe was discovered and the rise of other galaxies | – The Times of India

The discovery that the universe extends beyond the Milky Way galaxy was a pivotal moment in astronomy. In 1925, astronomer Edwin Hubble identified a Cepheid variable star, known as V1, in the Andromeda galaxy, then considered a nebula. This observation, made using the 100-inch Hooker Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, provided the first definitive measurement…

Stellar nurseries spotted: Vera Rubin Observatory captures distant galaxies; stunning first images released – The Times of India

Vera Rubin Observatory captures distant galaxies (Image: X/@VRubinObs) After over 20 years in the making, the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile released its first images on Monday, revealing stunning views of the universe and highlighting its powerful abilities.The observatory is located on Cerro Pachón in the Chilean Andes. It works in clear, dark skies…