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Jeremiah Horrocks Institute > 2017 > July

Month: July 2017

Astrophysicists map out the light energy contained within the Milky Way

July 28, 2017December 11, 2017 jhiadmin

For the first time, a team of scientists have calculated the distribution of all light energy contained within the Milky Way, which will provide new insight into the make-up of our galaxy and how stars in spiral galaxies such as ours form.  This research, conducted by astrophysicists at the University of Central Read More …

UCLan Reopens Moor Park Observatory

July 17, 2017December 11, 2017 jhiadmin

Keen stargazers and local astronomy enthusiasts have joined University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) staff to celebrate the grand reopening of the Moor Park Observatory on its 90th anniversary. The Observatory, which closed its doors in 2000, has undergone a £100,000 renovation and it will now be used to allow community Read More …

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