For a long time, our understanding of the universe’s first galaxies leaned heavily on theory. The light from that age only reached us after traveling… Read More »Hydrodynamical simulations reveal role of metallicity in early galaxy formation
New revelations from the depths of space have shaken the foundations of our understanding of galaxy formation and dark matter, thanks to groundbreaking observations of… Read More »Massive galaxy observed 11.5 billion years ago challenges galaxy formation models
A team of astronomers, led by Arizona State University Assistant Research Scientist Tim Carleton, has discovered a dwarf galaxy that appeared in James Webb Space… Read More »New dwarf galaxy identified in James Webb Space Telescope image
Measuring the age of the universe, a question that has captivated astronomers and cosmologists for centuries, involves probing the depths of space and time to… Read More »How do astronomers measure the age of the universe?
Redshift, a fundamental concept in astronomy and cosmology, serves as a cornerstone for understanding the universe’s vastness, expansion, and evolution. It represents a phenomenon where… Read More »Concept of redshift
Globular clusters are captivating and enigmatic stellar formations, each containing thousands to millions of stars densely packed into a spherical shape. These ancient and tightly… Read More »What is a globular cluster?
The Big Bang is the prevailing cosmological model that describes the observable universe’s origin and early expansion. It proposes that approximately 13.8 billion years ago,… Read More »Big Bang: Basic Concepts, Timeline of the Universe, & Importance
Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that applies the principles of physics and chemistry to understand the nature, behavior, and physical properties of celestial objects… Read More »What is astrophysics?
Dark matter is a mysterious and elusive form of matter that does not interact with light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation, making it essentially… Read More »What is the concept of dark matter, and how does it influence the universe?
Dark matter is a mysterious and elusive form of matter that makes up approximately 27% of the universe. Despite its significant presence, dark matter does… Read More »What is dark matter?
Similar to human teenagers, teenage galaxies are awkward, experience growth spurts and enjoy heavy metal—nickel, that is. A Northwestern University-led team of astrophysicists has analyzed… Read More »Astronomers discover unexpected elements in early galaxies
An international team of astronomers has unveiled a remarkable discovery—a vast structure named “Cosmic Vine” comprising at least 20 massive galaxies. Spanning a staggering 13… Read More »Astronomers discover massive cosmic vine-like structure
In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed the presence of the second- and fourth-most distant galaxies ever observed within Pandora’s… Read More »Astronomers find two of the farthest galaxies ever seen
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team, with the inclusion of astronomer Alexander de la Vega from the University of California, Riverside, has… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope discovers earliest Milky Way-like galaxy
A team of researchers has introduced a novel computer simulation of the early universe that closely matches the observations made by the James Webb Space… Read More »New computer simulation aligns with JWST observations of early galaxy formation
Astronomers have meticulously crafted an extensive catalog featuring nearly 400,000 galaxies residing in our cosmic vicinity. This remarkable celestial compendium, known as the Siena Galaxy… Read More »New galaxy atlas of cosmic neighborhood provides treasure trove of information for astronomers
Black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. This phenomenon… Read More »Black Holes: The Mysterious Abyss of the Universe
European astronomers have utilized the powerful Very Large Telescope (VLT) to conduct spectroscopic observations of Trumpler 14, an open cluster within the Carina Nebula. These… Read More »VLT observations provide new insights into young low-mass stars in Trumpler 14
Streams of gas, akin to rivers feeding vast oceans, nurture galaxies scattered across the cosmos. These streams, part of the enigmatic cosmic web, have remained… Read More »Keck cosmic web imager captures first direct images of the cosmic web
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope marks a significant milestone in astronomy, enabling us to glimpse back in time toward the era when… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope reveals early galaxies do not follow star-heavy element relation