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Galactic Evolution – Through the Lens of Oxygen?

Galactic Evolution – Through the Lens of Oxygen?

by Aldo Panfichi | May 30, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

In today’s paper, the authors describe and attempt a method to trace the evolution of our galaxy by comparing the ratio of oxygen isotopes in different regions of the Milky Way!

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 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.

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.

Gravitational Lensing Unveils an Ultramassive Black Hole In the Heart of Abell 1201

Gravitational Lensing Unveils an Ultramassive Black Hole In the Heart of Abell 1201

by Lucas Brown | Apr 5, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Measuring the mass of black holes in the centers of far away galaxies can be tricky, but today’s paper demonstrates the viability of a new method in this field: gravitational lensing!

Cool, Relaxed, but Way Out of Its Lane: The Most Distant Cooling-Flow Galaxy Cluster Yet Observed

Cool, Relaxed, but Way Out of Its Lane: The Most Distant Cooling-Flow Galaxy Cluster Yet Observed

by Delaney Dunne | Apr 3, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Galaxy clusters like to relax, but it takes most of them a long time to get there. In today’s paper, the authors have found an exception to that rule!

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