All articles tagged with #molecular gas
A new ESO/ALMA image maps the Milky Way’s Central Molecular Zone, coloring different molecules to reveal the complex gas structures at the galaxy’s center (cyan sulfur monoxide, green silicon monoxide, red isocyanic acid, blue cyanoacetylene, magenta carbon monosulphide) while foreground stars are seen in infrared.
Astronomers have discovered a quasar, powered by a supermassive black hole, in the infant universe, spewing out molecular gas, which is crucial for star formation. The quasar, J2054-0005, observed by ALMA, provides evidence of molecular outflows from quasars in the early universe, confirming the suppression of star formation. This discovery supports theories about the impact of quasars on surrounding galaxies and sheds light on the role of molecular gas in regulating star formation.
Researchers using the ALMA telescope have discovered the first evidence of a molecular gas outflow from a quasar in the early universe, providing confirmation of theoretical predictions. The outflow of molecular gas from the quasar J2054-0005 has been observed, revealing its role in suppressing star formation in its host galaxy. This finding sheds light on the impact of quasars on galaxy evolution at an early cosmic age, demonstrating their capability to eject molecular gas into intergalactic space and suppress star formation.