Unveiling the interstellar medium of coming-of-age galaxies
…to learn more about the origins of dusty galaxies at early cosmic times.
Forever Alone: A Black Hole Destined to Stay too Big
This ancient black hole is far too massive for its galaxy. Thirteen billion years later, it might still be haunting us.
How to Hide a Black Hole in a Hot Dog
Hot DOGs in space are more exciting than they sound. Let’s dissect the brightest one to learn how they hide black holes and some of the most extreme conditions in the universe.
We’ve been trying to reach you about your leaky dust trap’s extended warranty
Planets are supposed to be effective at blocking the radial drift of icy pebbles around nascent stars forming planets – but the young planets around PDS 70 don’t appear to be doing a very good job…
How stars dust themselves off and emerge from their hidden birthplaces
When stars are born, they’re hidden behind dust and dense gas. How long will it take them to emerge?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Meredith Hughes
Today, we interview Dr Meredith Hughes, associate professor of astronomy at Wesleyan University