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An Intracluster Investigation via Radio Rotation
How have magnetic fields in galaxy clusters evolved throughout cosmic history, and what can these fields tell us about magnetism in the early Universe? Thanks to a few tricks from radio astronomy, today’s authors have some answers.
#BlackInAstro Experiences: Christian Aganze
As part of our #BlackInAstro series for Black History Month, we interview Christian Aganze, an astrophysics PhD student at UC San Diego who studies brown dwarfs!
A spiral galaxy that doesn’t play by the rules
Galaxies in the middle of clusters are usually huge, elliptical galaxies. So what is this spiral-shaped imposter doing here?
You’ll be a limbo star. How (s)low can you go?
Today’s authors find a new radio source with a rotational period of 18 minutes right in our own backyard! Read on to hear more about what this exciting source might be.
Planetary Nebulae: The Desolation of Binaries
What do binaries have to do with how your favorite nebula looks like?
RRow RRow RRow Your [Tele]scope, Gently Down the [Orphan] Stream
Where are your parents? The authors of today’s paper investigate the origins of the Orphan Stream in our galaxy!
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