"MeerKAT Scan Unearths 49 New Galaxies in Record Time"

Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have discovered 49 new galaxies while investigating the presence of hydrogen gas within a specific galaxy. The discovery provides insights into dynamic galactic interactions, with some galaxies actively siphoning gas from their neighbors. The MeerKAT radio telescope, a cornerstone in astronomical exploration, is part of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project and has detected radio galaxies and examined the Milky Way’s galactic center. Planned projects include surveys exploring star-forming hydrogen gas within new and existing galaxies, aiming to understand the evolutionary processes of galaxies.