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Space oddities: Do nearby galaxies differ from the cosmic standard?

Space oddities: Do nearby galaxies differ from the cosmic standard?

by Katherine Lee | Jul 3, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Is there something interesting about our cosmic neighborhood? The authors of today’s paper think so!

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Kathryne Daniel

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Kathryne Daniel

by Emma Clarke | Jun 7, 2023 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview astrophysicist Kathryne Daniel for her plenary talk at #AAS242!

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Julia Blue Bird

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Julia Blue Bird

by Junellie Gonzalez Quiles | Jun 6, 2023 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Learning about Galaxy Evolution over Cosmic Time: We interviewed astronomer Dr. Julia Blue Bird about her plenary talk at the upcoming #AAS242!

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.

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