Eventually all galaxies, including our Milky Way, will come to an end. So how do galaxies die? If you’re in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy, you have a few options depending on the level of destruction you want. Relating to: Monstrous black holes may have killed host galaxies in the early universe Option… Read More »
New research answers an important detail about how galaxies age, showing that the more advanced a galaxy is, the more chaotic the orbits of its stars collectively become. our sun orbits its center Milky Way galaxy every 225 million years, at an average speed of 514,495 mph (828,000 km/h). Astronomers call this a “galactic year.”… Read More »
Astronomers have discovered a hitherto unknown source of cosmic dust. Why is it important to keep track of this powder? These particles basically serve as building blocks for stars. The international team found that such dust could be created by a type of cosmic explosion that occurs when a dead white dwarf star ejects material… Read More »