See a new map of the universe’s magnetic fields - the largest and most detailed ever made
Astronomers have utilized Australia's most powerful radio telescope to create the most detailed map of cosmic magnetic fields to date. These fields are crucial for understanding how galaxies evolve and how star formation is regulated across the universe.
Why it matters
Mapping these invisible magnetic fields provides essential insights into the fundamental forces that shape the structure and development of galaxies.
CSIRO/Alec Thomson et al. (magnetic fields)/Alex Cherney (photo)/Sam Moorfield (composite) See a new map of the universe’s magnetic fields – the largest and most detailed ever made Published: June 3, 2026 10:03am EDT https://theconversation.com/see-a-new-map-of-the-universes-magnetic-fields-the-largest-and-most-detailed-ever-made-284157 https://theconversation.com/see-a-new-map-of-the-universes-magnetic-fields-the-largest-and-most-detailed-ever-made-284157 Link copied Share article Share article
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