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The expansion history of the Universe and constraining the nature of dark energy.
Combining gravity and light to understand the Universe.
Understanding how white dwarfs and massive stars explode.
Extreme explosions and rare phenomena.
Neutron Stars and Black Holes
Neutron Stars and Black Holes
Finding hidden compact objects in wide-separation binary systems.
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Building practical instruments to enable ground-breaking science.
Latest News
Latest News
8/14/2025 - Astronomers used a UC Santa Cruz–led AI system to detect a rare supernova, SN 2023zkd, within hours of its explosion, allowing rapid follow-up observations before the fleeting event faded. Evidence suggests the blast was triggered by a massive star’s catastrophic encounter with a black hole companion.
OUR Team
OUR Team
Our young and diverse team produces ground-breaking science using the largest telescopes in the world. Through hands-on experience and innovative techniques, our enthusiastic team is continually making scientific discoveries and training the next generation of scientists.
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