Galaxies – Page 14 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Timeline of major milestones in the evolution of the Universe since the Big Bang

ALMA Observes Most Distant Oxygen Ever

Posted on June 16, 2016March 28, 2017

ALMA detects most distant oxygen ever.

Black Hole Deluged by Cold Intergalactic ‘Rain’

Posted on June 8, 2016March 28, 2017

Cosmic weather report shows “rain” of giant gas clouds onto supermassive black hole.

Radio-optical image of the galaxy J100054

New Observational Distance Record Promises Important Tool for Studying Galaxies

Posted on June 2, 2016March 22, 2017

Astronomers have used new capabilities of the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) to open a whole new realm of research into how galaxies evolve and interact with their surroundings over cosmic time.

NRAO Media Tip Sheet: May 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016March 31, 2017

ALMA sees cometary debris, VLBA samples of young radio galaxies, and NRAO engineering achievements.

Dwarf Dark Galaxy Hidden in ALMA Gravitational Lens Image

Posted on April 14, 2016March 22, 2017

ALMA image hides signs of a dwarf dark galaxy.

Earth-Space Telescope System Produces Hot Surprise

Posted on March 29, 2016March 28, 2017

Astronomers using an orbiting radio telescope in conjunction with four ground-based radio telescopes have achieved the highest resolution, or ability to discern fine detail, of any astronomical observation ever made.

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