Understanding a Monster: the structure of a massive galaxy
M87 is a monstrous galaxy on our doorstep in astronomical terms. But do we understand how such a massive galaxy is put together?
Icy Giants: Kepler Exoplanets on Long-Period Orbits
Could icy planets be evading detection, by hiding in the outer reaches of nearby solar systems? Careful re-examination of Kepler data reveals candidate long-period exoplanets.
Shedding Light on the Epoch of Reionization with Ion2
Ion2 is a compact, intensely star-forming galaxy. With its help we can shed light on one of the most significant transitions the Universe underwent – the very transition from being opaque to see-through.
A Very Long Distance Relationship
Researchers find a brown dwarf at the largest orbit yet discovered. Details on the star and it’s companion in today’s Astrobite.
Where to Look for Baby Planets
Baby planets still living in their natal disks don’t want astronomers to find and take pictures of them. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try!
A Blast from the Past: Forecasting Supernova Refsdal
In today’s astrobite, a group of astronomers experiences déjà vu while studying gravitational lensing.