We observe the universe with a large variety of telescopes in collaborative efforts all around the globe, but much of what we understand is what we see. Invisible forces like dark matter or dark energy can only be detected through their influence of the visible environment surrounding them and so studying them is a slow process. Over time, technology and processes for collecting data continue to improve, giving us better insight into our universe's past, present, and future.
Join us this week as Mike explores how our universe is currently being studied and understood.
If you have questions you would like answered on Astro Brief, email them to Dr. Mike Reed at mikereed@missouristate.edu.
Astro Brief is a collaboration between KSMU, the Missouri Space Grant, and MSU's Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science. Hosted by Dr. Mike Reed, Astro Brief focuses on astronomical events, the field of astronomy, and astronomy-related guests. It airs Thursdays at 9:45 am on KSMU.