February 20, 2004 12:00 PM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-2004-12

New Clues About the Nature of Dark Energy: Einstein May Have Been Right After All

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Hubble Spots Distant Supernovae in Search of Properties of Dark Energy Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration PRC2004-12

Possible Fates of the Universe Image Type: Illustration

Distant Supernova 1 - Before Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

Distant Supernova 1 - After Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

Distant Supernova 2 - Before Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

Distant Supernova 2 - After Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

Distant Supernova 3 - Before Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

Distant Supernova 3 - After Outburst Image Type: Astronomical

The Fate of the Universe: Three Scenarios Image Type: Illustration

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