Galactic thick discs bursting onto the scene
The Milky Way’s disc is made up of two components — but where did they come from?
UR: Modeling Chemical Abundance Evolution in Dwarf Galaxies
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Alexandra Kwon modeled the evolution of chemical abundance in dwarf galaxies.
Jellyfish Galaxies Swimming Through Clusters
How can a cluster turn an ordinary galaxy into this mysterious creature?
The Need for (Sound) Speed
The fractal dimension as a new way to explore the mysterious link between turbulence and star formation.
Astrobites at AAS 237: Day 4
We report on Day 4 of the virtual winter AAS meeting.
Ghosts of Spiral Arms Past
A study of star clusters in the Milky Way has uncovered a peculiar trend in the way they are arranged.