Magellanic Spiral Galaxies Decoded: Hubble Captures LEDA 42160
LEDA 42160, in the Virgo cluster, experiences significant star formation changes due to ram pressure. Classified as a Magellanic spiral galaxy, it showcases the nuanced…
LEDA 42160, in the Virgo cluster, experiences significant star formation changes due to ram pressure. Classified as a Magellanic spiral galaxy, it showcases the nuanced…
NGC 4423, located in Virgo, misleadingly appears as an irregular galaxy but is truly a spiral galaxy. Our fixed perspective from Earth limits our view,…
NGC 1841 in the Large Magellanic Cloud showcases the early universe’s star formation, highlighting the role of globular clusters as cosmic fossils within satellite galaxies…
Ram pressure stripping in IC 3476 boosts star formation in specific areas by compressing gas, despite the galaxy’s tranquil appearance. This image features IC 3476,…
A study leveraging NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has revealed that galaxy collisions, contrary to destroying stars, actually create conditions conducive to the formation of millions…
Hubble’s latest image reveals the colorful and dynamic star-forming region IRAS 16562-3959, showcasing the combination of technology and artistry in astronomy. If the Hubble Picture…
Long Trail of Clumpy Stars Follows Galaxy Interactions When galaxies go bump in the night, they cook up new generations of stars that might otherwise…
ESO 245-5, positioned in the constellation Phoenix, is an irregular galaxy 15 million light-years from the Milky Way. Its classification reveals a chaotic structure with…
UGC 11105, 110 million light-years away, appears dim with an apparent magnitude of 13.6, highlighting the differences in perceived brightness of celestial objects from Earth….
What Is Optical Astronomy? Optical astronomy refers to an area of astronomy where astronomers observe and analyze light from the Universe that falls within the…
Steamy World Could Be a Sample of Water-Rich Planets Throughout Our Galaxy The search for life in space goes hand-in-hand with the search for water…
The Hubble Telescope’s study of the spiral galaxy IC 438 in the constellation Lepus sheds light on the aftermath of a type Iax supernova, enriching…
Hubble’s observations of the galaxy UGC 5189A and the exceptionally bright supernova SN 2010jl provide critical insights into the nature and aftermath of supernovae. This…
Stormy weather on display on a “hot Jupiter” The Jupiter-sized planet WASP-121 b is no place to call home. For starters, it orbits very close…
Arp 122, a peculiar galaxy formation comprising two merging galaxies, NGC 6040 and LEDA 59642, located about 570 million light-years from Earth. This Hubble Picture…
The Hubble Space Telescope captured this spectacular image of a stellar explosion throwing out sheets of debris in the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy on…
This Hubble Picture of the Week features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is…
Levitated Dust Takes a Carousel Ride Around the Giant Ringworld Though Saturn’s unusual-looking “cup handle” features were first noted by Galileo in 1610, it would…