Center for AstroPhysical Surveys The Center for AstroPhysical Surveys (CAPS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign brings cohesion and advancement to astrophysical survey science efforts across campus. CAPS strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment by offering annual postdoctoral and graduate fellowship programs. Explore Center for AstroPhysical Surveys
Dark Energy Survey According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, the expansion of the cosmos should be slowing, but science has shown it’s actually speeding up.
The South Pole Telescope Where did the universe come from? And what is it actually made of? Researchers are exploring the answers to these questions and more with a special telescope located at the bottom of the world.
Research CAPS, NCSA Present First Data Release From Young Supernova Experiment NCSA joined researchers worldwide in leading analysis of newly observed cosmic explosions and other astrophysical occurrences. March 15, 2023
Honors and Awards Seven Future Stars Awarded Fellowships Introducing the 2022-23 CAPS Fellows – seven new scientists with accomplishments from working on the James Webb telescope project to studying black holes. November 11, 2022
Profiles Exploring the Universe Through Gravitational Physics CAPS and ICASU fellow Scott Perkins explains his passion for astrophysics May 26, 2022
Science Features Dark Energy Survey Releases More Data NCSA has processed and extracted more than 390 million astrophysical sources, most of them corresponding to galaxies. January 21, 2022