The transmission properties of Earth's atmosphere determine which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum of the Sun and other astronomical sources of radiation are able to penetrate the atmosphere. (britannica.com)
DAMPE's data could help to determine whether a surprising pattern in the abundance of high - energy electrons and positrons — detected by the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) aboard the International Space Station — comes from dark matter or from astronomical sources such as pulsars, says Pohl, who also works on the AMS. (scientificamerican.com)
The gravitational deflection of light from distant astronomical sources by massive galaxies (strong lenses) along the light path can create multiple images of the source that are not just visually stunning, but are also valuable tools for probing our Universe. (sciencedaily.com)