Interstellar extinction refers to the attenuation and reddening of starlight as it passes through the diffuse gas and dust of the interstellar medium. Analysis of extinction relies on the construction ...

Red indicates regions where extinction falls off more rapidly at long wavelengths (the red end of the spectrum), while blue indicates that extinction is less dependent on wavelength. Regions with ...

It’s a well-known story in our planet’s past: A giant space rock slams into Earth, causing a catastrophe that ends in mass extinction. You might think that when it comes to determining which hits will ...

Red indicates regions where extinction falls off more rapidly at long wavelengths (the red end of the spectrum), while blue indicates that extinction is less dependent on wavelength. Regions with ...

Interstellar dust pervades the Milky Way, absorbing and scattering starlight and thereby altering the apparent brightness and colour of celestial objects. Three-dimensional mapping of dust and ...