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science1 year ago

Hubble Reveals Enigmatic Edge-On Spiral Galaxy

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare edge-on view of the spiral galaxy UGC 10043, located 150 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens. This perspective reveals the galaxy's unique features, including a large central bulge and a warped disk, likely caused by gravitational interactions with a nearby dwarf galaxy. The image, a composite from data collected in 2000 and 2023, highlights Hubble's enduring capabilities and its contributions to understanding galactic evolution and the universe's complexities.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|
#astronomy#galacticevolution#hubblespacetelescope
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Astronomers Spot Ancient Spiral Galaxy with Unprecedented Pond-Like Ripples"

Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have observed unique pond-like ripples in the gaseous disk of BRI 1335-0417, the oldest known spiral galaxy, over 12 billion years old. These ripples suggest recent disturbances, possibly from interactions with another galaxy or a massive gas cloud, which could explain the galaxy's rapid star formation rate. Additionally, a central bar was detected, which is significant as it challenges previous theories on bar formation in galaxies, indicating that bars can form early in the universe through a star-forming gaseous bar rather than from a pre-existing stellar disk. This discovery, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, provides new insights into galaxy formation and evolution.

via ScienceAlert|
##almaobservations#astronomy
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"Seismic Ripples in the Universe: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Oldest Spiral Galaxy"

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has observed seismic waves in BRI 1335-0417, the oldest and farthest known spiral galaxy, which is over 12 billion years old. These waves could provide insights into the early universe and the formation of galaxies like our Milky Way. Researchers noted the galaxy's rapid star formation rate and the presence of a bar-like structure that could influence gas movement and star formation. The findings, which help understand the evolution of early galaxies, were published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

via Space.com|
##alma#astronomy
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Seismic Ripples Uncovered in Ancient Spiral Galaxies Illuminate Early Universe"

Scientists using the ALMA telescope have discovered seismic ripples in BRI 1335-0417, the oldest and farthest known spiral galaxy, formed over 12 billion years ago. This finding provides new insights into early galaxy formation and could help understand the development of galaxies like the Milky Way. The study of gas movement within the galaxy has revealed crucial information about star formation processes in the early universe.

via The News International|
##almatelescope#astronomy
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Seismic Ripples Reveal Surprising Abundance of Early Spiral Galaxies"

Astronomers using the ALMA observatory have studied BRI 1335-0417, the oldest known spiral galaxy at over 12 billion years old, to gain insights into early galaxy formation. They observed seismic wave patterns and a bar structure within the galaxy, which are indicative of dynamic star formation processes and the galaxy's growth. The findings, which include the most distant known galactic bar, help explain the rapid star formation rates in early galaxies and provide a glimpse into the past when the Universe was only 10 percent of its current age. The research contributes to our understanding of how spiral structures form and the evolution of galaxies like our own Milky Way.

via SciTechDaily|
##almaobservatory#earlyuniverse