Can you hide a super-massive black hole?
Observational surveys looking for the smallest super-massive black holes come up empty; could they be hiding in plain sight?
Searching for Giant Planets Around Baby Stars
How long does planetary migration take? Crockett et al. look for the answer by searching for hot Jupiters around extremely young stars.
Not Dead Yet: Signs of Cool Gas Around Elliptical Galaxies
Astronomers often refer to elliptical galaxies as “red and dead” because they appear red in color and aren’t currently forming stars. In this paper, the authors present evidence that elliptical galaxies might not be as dead as we assume.
Do Stellar Models Agree?
How well do stellar models match? Would astronomers using different stellar models and identical data determine consistent fits?
What’s going on in Orion’s head?
A wealth of observations tell an active accretion story within the Lambda Orionis Star Forming Region, at the head of the Orion constellation.
Interstellar Lithium in the Small Magellanic Cloud
What can a nearby dwarf galaxy tell us about the the chemical evolution of the universe?