Astronomers Hate Them! This Star Formation Ingredient Makes Clusters Look 300 Million Years Older
Like a bouncer at a nightclub, JWST is trying to figure out if some star clusters are really as old as they say they are …
“Undressing” a Naked Quasar: HE0450-2958
Today’s guest post presents an investigation of HE0450-2958—a quasar with a “missing” host galaxy.
Moving Telescopes to Orbit Does Not Outrun Satellite Constellations
A common response to these issues raised by astronomers is to move observational equipment to LEO as well. Today’s paper covers exactly such a case, in which the Hubble Space Telescope still suffers the effects of satellite streaks.
Tracking Down the Quasar Light Switch
We’re still not sure what causes quasars, some of the brightest objects in the universe, to switch on. Today’s authors present a compelling case for galaxy mergers being the culprit!
A Glimpse into Santa’s Workshop: Galaxy Edition
The author’s of today’s paper have gotten a glimpse at the building blocks of a massive galaxy!
JWST takes a peek at the first ever galaxies
Brand new data could force us to re-think how galaxies form and evolve in the early Universe — but there’s no need to panic!