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The puzzle of the galaxy with no dark matter
International research led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the University of La Laguna (ULL) has found the first evidence of a massive...
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NewsThe puzzle of the strange galaxy made of 99.99% dark matter is solvedAt present, the formation of galaxies is difficult to understand without the presence of a ubiquitous, but mysterious component, termed dark matter. Astronomers...
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NewsThe Quadrantids and the first wishes of the yearThis astronomical event will be broadcast live and via the sky-live.tv channel during the small hours of January 4th, with the collaboration of the European...
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NewsThe relic galaxy NGC 1277 lacks dark matterThe standard cosmological model states that massive galaxies contain a large fraction of dark matter. Dark matter is a transparent substance that does not...
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NewsThe role of active galactic nucleus feedback on the evolution of dwarf galaxies from cosmological simulations: Supermassive black holes suppress star formation in low-mass galaxiesRecent observational studies suggest that feedback from active galactic nuclei (AGNs)—the energetic centres powered by supermassive black holes—may play an...
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NewsThe role of the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy in the evolution of our GalaxyThe European Space Agency's Gaia mission is revolutionising our understanding on how the Milky Way, the spiral galaxy we inhabit, has formed and evolved. Gaia...
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EventThe rotation of massive stars with and without compact companions (Prof. Norbert Langer, Boon University)ABSTRACT Massive stars are generally fast rotators, however, with significant dispersion. We discuss the hypothesis that all OB stars are all born with very...
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NewsThe Saturn Nebula reveals its complexityThe IAC has participated in a study that shows unexpected complexity in the distribution of gas and dust in one of the brightest planetary nebulae in the sky.
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NewsThe scientific team of the ESPRESSO instrument meets to review its first 5 yearsThe Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) in collaboration with the ESPRESSO consortium, has organized a conference in Lanzarote to review the current...