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Researchers Make Record-Precision Measurement of Helium From the Early Universe
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and an international team of astronomers have made the most precise measurement yet of helium produced during the universe’s first five
UMN Researchers Involved in Over 400 Orbits on Hubble Space Telescope Cycle 34
Following the Space Telescope Science Institute’s public announcement of the accepted programs for Cycle 34, UMN investigators are involved in programs awarded over 470 orbits of observing time on
Remembering William “Bill” Zimmermann Jr.
Professor Emeritus William “Bill” Zimmermann Jr. passed away in Minneapolis on July 12, 2026, at the age of 95.
Visiting the Rubin Telescope
Antone Gregory, third year graduate student in the Astrophysics PhD program, reflects on his recent trip to Chile.
Kelly, Nagam, and Border Accepted to Roman Cycle 1
Kelly, Nagam, and Border Accepted to Roman Space Telescope Cycle 1 Program
Zooniverse Approaching 1 Billion Classification Milestone
Professor Lucy Fortson of the School of Physics and Astronomy is one of the founding members of the Zooniverse citizen science collaboration platform. Zooniverse connects over 3 million volunteers