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?
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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!
Choose your own adventure: 3 ways to kill a massive disk galaxy
What kills the most massive disk galaxies in the Universe? Their own bulge, a sneaky bar, or a giant black hole? Let’s find out!
Dusting off the evolution of obscuration vs stellar mass
Although galaxies have evolved a lot over the past ten billion years or so, the authors of today’s paper have found that some things never change.
When Two Black Holes Quarrel, a Third Rejoices
Put three supermassive black holes in one simulation and let them fight over the center stage. Will there be a survivor?
Astrobites at AAS 239 Virtual Events: Day 1
We report on Day 1 of the virtual events based around the cancelled winter AAS meeting.