At least some evidence suggests that NGC 2775 developed its odd shape after merging with other galaxies eons ago. While not ...

The mystery of the alien comet probe sent to steal all our solar system’s secrets (possibly…) just intensified, as a Harvard ...

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Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Galaxies exhibit a hierarchical organization, commencing with rare isolated systems and progressing to gravitationally bound groups (e.g., the Local Group), larger clusters, and extensive ...

Astronomers first detected the new FRB, dubbed FRB 20240209A, in February 2024 with the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME). For the first time, astronomers have traced a fast radio ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. J. Foley (UC Santa Cruz) The Hubble Space Telescope has captured ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA — According to the prevailing “cold dark matter” theory of the evolution of the universe, every galaxy is surrounded by a halo of dark matter that can only be detected indirectly by ...

Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, and trying to define them is difficult In keeping with both trend and theme, it’s time to take a step outward—a big step. If you're enjoying this article, ...

On a clear night with dark skies, you can catch a glimpse of the Milky Way, a luminous arc stretching across the horizon. To ...