The Hierarchical World of Star Formation
Star clusters may form in a similar way to the hierarchical formation of galaxies, let’s find out how it works!
When A Bar Hits an Arm
…you can get stars, and a dumbbell of light. We’ll take a closer look at one of them.
New Recipe for Making Nuclear Star Clusters
Dense star clusters gather around the centers of most galaxies. Where do they come from?
How black hole and merger can kill a galaxy
Magnificent though they are, galaxies are in constant risk of death from their own members and the environment. Today, we look at a murder act staged by black holes and mergers.
What happens in the vast voids between stars in galaxies like the Milky Way?
We often think of galaxies as collections of stars, but this simple picture omits (among other things) the fascinating interstellar medium (ISM)!