Latest about Galaxies
What are radio galaxies?
Reference A radio galaxy is a type of galaxy with giant regions of radio emissions that reach far beyond its visible structure. We explore them in more detail here.
Scientists finally found 2 of the Milky Way's missing satellite galaxies. What could this mean for astronomy?
Astronomers have found two of the Milky Way's missing satellite galaxies, a step toward earning a better understanding of dark matter.
How are galaxies destroyed?
Space mysteries If you're in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy, you have several options, depending on your desired level of destructiveness.
The Milky Way's last major act of galactic cannibalism was surprisingly recent
Gaia discovers the Milky Way's last major act of galactic cannibalism was surprisingly recent, as the space telescope counts the "wrinkles" of our galaxy to retell its history."
Does the Milky Way orbit anything?
Do galaxies, including our own Milky Way, orbit anything in the universe?
AI finds hidden galactic evolution clues in over 100 galaxies. Here's how
Scientists enlisted AI to help peruse a massive dataset in search of neutral carbon absorbers in galaxies, which can reveal lots about galaxy evolution.
Amateur astronomer finds 5 fascinating new galaxies — and they're now named after him
Giuseppe Donatiello is an amateur astronomer with a unique distinction: discoverer of 11 galaxies, nine with his name.
Is dark matter's main rival theory dead? There's bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests
One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is that the forces in galaxies do not seem to add up.
