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The Universe has an average colour – and it’s called cosmic latte - BBC Science Focus Magazine

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Astrophysicist Dr Alastair Gunn explains how scientists calculated the Universe’s average hue – and what it looks like. Dr Alastair Gunn In a 2002 study, astronomers found that the light coming from galaxies (and the stars within them) – alongside all the visible clouds of gas and dust in theUniverse – when averaged, would produce an ivory colour very close to white. They named this colour ‘cosmic latte’. The ‘beigeness’ of the Universe is because there are slightly more regions that produce red, yellow and green light than those that produce blue. Averaged over the entire sky, however, this beige colour is diluted and appears almost, but not entirely, black. Read more: Asked by: Lola Myers,Cardiff To submit your questions email us at questions@sciencefocus.com (don't forget to include your name and location) Dr Alastair Gunn © Getty Images Try a BBC Science Focus Magazine subscription and get free delivery from the UK! Already have an account with us? Sign in to manage your n

In a 2002 study, astronomers found that the light coming from galaxies (and the stars within them) – alongside all the visible clouds of gas and dust in theUniverse – when averaged, would produce an ivory colour very close to white. They named this colour ‘cosmic latte’. The ‘beigeness’ of the Universe is because there are slightly more regions that produce red, yellow and green light than those that produce blue. Averaged over the entire sky, however, this beige colour is diluted and appears almost, but not entirely, black. Read more: What colour is space? What colour is water? Do subatomic p

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