The Metallicity Mystery of Mrk 71
In today’s paper, astronomers have accurately determined the properties of a nearby, giant star-forming region in the galaxy NGC 2366.
Jellyfish galaxies and where to find them
Introducing jellyfish galaxies — a unique type of galaxy swimming through a nearby galaxy cluster
Far, Farther, Quasars – One Step Closer to the Early Formation of Supermassive Objects
The existence of distant quasars requires the formation of supermassive stars in the very early universe. But is it possible to form supermassive stars so early? Find out in today’s bite!
Good evening passengers. Welcome on board your Boeing 747 flight to a stellar nursery
In today’s paper, find out how a flying telescope can help astronomers learn more about the birthplaces of stars and planetary systems.
Run, Boy, Run, This Galaxy Is Not Meant for You!
A mysterious streak appears in Hubble images. Could it be the starry wake left behind by an ejected black hole?
Smashing stellar nurseries together to see if they survive
Galaxy mergers are violent places, which makes simulating their effects on fragile molecular clouds very difficult. The authors of today’s paper manage to do it anyway!