Blackford Hill dark matter

Dr Catherine Heymans

The largest map yet of dark matter in the universe has been created by Dr Catherine Heymans, working at the Royal Observatory on Blackford Hill.   Working with the University of British Columbia in Canada she compiled the map and unveiled it at a recent conference in Austin, Texas.

Here is some of the coverage from the astronomy cosmos:

• Science Now
• Edinburgh University press release
• Scotsman
• spacedaily website