Since its launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has identified early galaxies that shine unexpectedly brightly, suggesting ...

This observation marks the first time such synchronized star formation has been spotted in an old galaxy, and challenges the idea that star formation declines as galaxies age. The newfound star ...

as well as galaxy formation and evolution in general. Here, she helps explain how astronomers have defined the edge of a galaxy and what factors contribute to where a given galaxy's edge is likely to ...

Sep. 18, 2024 — Astronomers examined galaxy Arp 107 which has revealed a wealth of information about star-formation and how two galaxies collided hundreds of million years ago. Arp 107 is ...

Galaxy formation consists of complex processes influenced ... JWST has ushered in a new era of discovery. With its advanced instruments, the space telescope can capture both detailed images ...

Stare deeply at these galaxies. They appear as if blood is pumping through the top of a flesh-free face. The long, ghastly ...

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features NGC 1672, a barred spiral galaxy located 49 million light-years from ...

A study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics marks a significant milestone in our understanding of the formation and ...

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Astronomers have spotted thousands of young stars huddled around the center of an ancient galaxy, all of which formed nearly simultaneously 4 million years ago. This observation marks the first time ...