Supernova Legacy Survey

The Supernova Legacy Survey (SNLS) is an astronomical project that studies distant supernovae—explosive deaths of stars—to understand the universe's expansion. By observing these bright events with telescopes, scientists can measure how the universe grows over time. This helps determine the properties of dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating cosmic expansion. The survey uses powerful telescopes and advanced imaging techniques to find and analyze supernovae in deep space, providing crucial data for understanding the universe’s history, its current acceleration, and the fundamental physics behind cosmic growth.