May 25, 2021

The distribution of the 36 dwarf galaxies around the Milky Way

An article published in “The Astrophysical Journal” reports the discovery of 36 dwarf galaxies that are simultaneously showing signs of the start of remarkable star-forming activity. A team of researchers examined a group of dwarf galaxies observed during the ANGST survey noting a simultaneous acceleration in star-forming activity despite the fact that they’re separated even by several million light-years. This is a phenomenon that has no explanation in current models of galaxy evolution.