galaxies
Webb Sees Organic Molecules in the Hearts of Galaxies, Surprisingly Close to Active Supermassive Black Holes
When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched, one of its jobs was studying galactic formation and evolution. When we…
Webb and Hubble Work Together to Reveal This Spectacular Galaxy Pair — and Several Bonuses!
What’s better than a pair of galaxies observed by a pair of iconic space telescopes? The answer to that, according…
The Bright Core of This Spiral Galaxy Reveals an Actively Feeding Supermassive Black Hole
Hubble Space Telescope observes a lot of galaxies. Some of them are wild-looking while others seem fairly placid. Recently, it…
A Galaxy With Ten Times the Mass of the Milky Way is Preparing to Become a Quasar
New research by an international team of scientists has revealed new insight into how rare, dusty galaxies evolved during the…
Galactic Superwinds From Supernovae and Newly-Forming Stars Shape a Galaxy’s Early Development
Astronomers have long believed that supernovae and stellar winds drive outflows from galaxies known as superwinds. New research suggests that…
Galactic Photobombing
This image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, appears to show two spiral galaxies colliding. In fact, they are just…
Here’s the Largest Image JWST Has Taken So Far
A team of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have just released the largest image taken by the telescope…
Here’s a Sneak Preview of What It’ll Look Like When the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Collide
When big spiral galaxies collide, they don't end up as one really big spiral. Instead, they create a humongous elliptical…
Dwarf Galaxies Found Without Influence From Dark Matter
Ask astronomers about dark matter and one of the things they talk about is that this invisible, mysterious "stuff" permeates…
JWST Turns Its Gaze on the Cartwheel Galaxy
The Cartwheel Galaxy, also known as ESO 350-40, is one disturbed-looking piece of cosmic real estate. To look at it…