The galaxy evolution group at RIT investigates numerous questions related to our cosmic origins, such as how galaxies formed and evolved over time, what drives star formation and subsequent quenching ...
Galaxies are astronomical objects composed of billions or even trillions of stars. Our Earth and solar system are just a tiny ...
Astronomer Francesco D'Eugenio wasn't looking for a murdered galaxy ... "It means that the quenching mechanisms do not destroy the stellar disk, but somehow shut down star formation." ...
More information: Kristen B. W. McQuinn et al, The Ancient Star Formation History of the Extremely Low-mass Galaxy Leo P: An Emerging Trend of a Post-reionization Pause in Star Formation ...
Discovery sheds light on galaxy formation The tidal tail resulted from gravitational interactions between NGC 3785 and a neighbouring galaxy. These forces pulled stars and gas into a long stream ...