NGC 5466 and Its Stellar Stream
Find out how astronomers discovered a new stellar stream around the Milky Way in today’s Astrobite.
Paradise for Life by the AGN Light
Supermassive black holes have a really nasty reputation for rendering galaxies uninhabitable, but this perception may be misguided. It’s possible that the radiation these vast beasts release while feasting could bring forth a bounty for life as we know it. Could organisms subsist on the light of an AGN sun?
More surviving subhalos in higher resolution than zoom-in simulations
Today’s guest post looks at the surviving galactic subhalos in simulations.
Peering Inside the Galactic Archaeology Toolbox
Ever wanted to take a peak into a Galactic archaeologist’s toolbox? Today’s authors take us on a great tour of theirs as they investigate several moving groups discovered pre-Gaia that may be part of the Milky Way halo!
Globular Cluster Olympics: Who Will Win the Least Metals?
A newly discovered Globular Cluster is one of the most massive and metal-poor in the Galaxy. In today’s paper, we examine the stars inside the cluster to see where it stands on the metal-poor podium.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Marla Geha
Is the Milky Way special? Or, as Dr. Marla Geha would like to know, are the satellite galaxies around the Milky Way special? Learn more at Dr. Geha’s #AAS238 plenary talk!