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Teenage Galaxy Eludes Authorities
A newly discovered dwarf galaxy near the Local Group appears to be young and lonely and it shut off star formation. What could be responsible for the quenching if there are no nearby bright galaxies?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Enrique López Rodríguez
Magnetic fields are everywhere and being modified by the galactic evolution around them. Learn the where’s, why’s, and how’s at Dr. Enrique López Rodríguez’s Fred Kavli Plenary lecture at #AAS238!
The “Pale Blue Dot” Blues
This Beyond Astrobites post discusses reconciling a career in astrophysics with eco-anxiety. When surrounded by our Earthly problems, specifically climate change, how can we find fulfillment in our career as astrophysicists?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Emily Levesque
Dr. Emily Levesque loves to study massive stars. At her Newton Lacy Pierce Prize talk & at her ‘meeting in a meeting’ at #AAS238, she’ll be telling you all about Betelgeuse & TZOs. Read on to find out more!
UR: Mapping Dark Matter: Fitting Spherical Jeans to the Milky Way
How well can we estimate the Milky Way’s dark matter distribution with an old, simple method paired with full 6D phase-space coordinates of field halo stars and advanced fitting techniques? Today’s #UndergradResearch post explains!
Mercury Has Ice…But Wait, There’s More!
Planetary scientists discover new potential locations of water ice on Mercury, significantly increasing the estimated amount of ice on the planet.
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