The image above shows an annotated map of the Milky Way, based on recent distance measurements to distant stars located within dense and massive components of the galaxy. Although it has long been known that …
The upper panel in the image above shows the observed average movements of stars within two sample galaxies. The image on the left in the bottom panel shows the typical motion of stars around the …
The image above shows some detail of cluster of galaxies known as MACS J1149.5+2223, which is located almost at the edge of the observable Universe. The inset shows a member of the cluster known as …
The image above shows detail of the Leading Arm, an enormous stream of gas and dust that connects the Milky Way and its two closest satellite galaxies, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. Note the …
In October, many major news outlets ran stories saying that based on what scientists now know, there are 10 times as many galaxies in the universe as previously believed. The news was startling and made …
When describing those constellations that can be seen along the Milky Way, it is important to realize that we are referring to those constellations that can be seen by Earthbound observers looking in the direction …
A galaxy refers to a huge system of stars, planets, gas, and dust that are gravitationally bound together. Our solar system, for instance, is part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is thought to contain …
Welcome to our exploration of the Milky Way Galaxy. In this article, we’ll delve into ten intriguing facts about our galactic home. From its size and structure to its inhabitants and mysteries, the Milky Way …
According to the latest data collected by NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), galaxy mergers may not be necessary in order to create supermassive black holes, but instead could have formed early in the universe’s …
The word galaxy is derived from the Greek word meaning “milky” and is used to describe a large island of stars in space which are held together by their mutual gravity and dark matter. Our …
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