galaxies
Dwarf Dark Matter Galaxy Hides In Einstein Ring
The discovery of a Dwarf Dark Galaxy addresses the Missing Satellite Problem, and tells us we're on the right track…
A Super-Fast Star System Shrugs Its Shoulders At Physics
Researchers have discovered the first Hyper-Velocity binary star, and its location, and possible relationship with Dark Matter, is a puzzle.
Supermassive Black Hole Found In The Cosmic Boonies
A supermassive black hole of 17 billion solar masses has been found in an isolated region of space. How did…
Andromeda’s First Spinning Neutron Star Found
Astronomers combing through data from the ESA's XMM Newton telescope have found the Andromeda Galaxy's first spinning neutron star.
Most ‘Outrageous’ Luminous Galaxies Ever Observed
A team of astronomers have discovered 8 of the brightest galaxies ever observed. And their luminosity could tell us a…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 407: Galactic Cannibalism
Last week we talked about stars feasting on other stars. This week, we scale the whole process up a notch,…
The Milky Way Galaxy’s Dark Halo Of Star Formation
A new study shows that Dark Matter is triggering star formation in dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way.
Weekly Space Hangout – Feb. 12, 2016: Amy Shira Teitel
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Amy Shira Teitel, Author of "Breaking the Chains of Gravity" that was released in…
Great Attractor Revealed? Galaxies Found Lurking Behind the Milky Way
The discovery of hundreds of galaxies, hidden from view behind the Milky Way, help shed light on the nature of…
The Highest-Resolution Image Ever Seen in Astronomy
This image of a jet of material streaming out of a black hole 900 million light years from Earth, required…