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Tracking Down the Quasar Light Switch

Tracking Down the Quasar Light Switch

by Delaney Dunne | May 27, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

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!

The Bright and Cool stars in M33: Using AGB stars to probe the age and metallicity of galaxies

The Bright and Cool stars in M33: Using AGB stars to probe the age and metallicity of galaxies

by Abby Lee | May 17, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper explores a novel method to use intermediate-age AGB stars to probe the metallicity and age othe Triangulum galaxy M33.

The Metallicity Mystery of Mrk 71

The Metallicity Mystery of Mrk 71

by Lucie Rowland | May 3, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

In today’s paper, astronomers have accurately determined the properties of a nearby, giant star-forming region in the galaxy NGC 2366.

Jellyfishing in the Perseus Cluster

Jellyfishing in the Perseus Cluster

by Guest | May 2, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s bite reels in some Jellyfish Galaxies as they swim through the Perseus Cluster!

New Jils on the Block

New Jils on the Block

by Janette Suherli | Apr 24, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors used JWST/NIRSpec to detect and identify new Jils, galaxy companions, within the vicinity of the QSO LBQS 0302-0019 “Block.”

Is One Really the Loneliest Number? Void Galaxies Compared to Their More Popular Counterparts in the Field

Is One Really the Loneliest Number? Void Galaxies Compared to Their More Popular Counterparts in the Field

by Sonja Panjkov | Apr 22, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Are the lonely galaxies in the void doing ok? Today’s bite checks in on them and sees how they’re faring compared to their more social counterparts in the field.

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