Galaxies
What is the Smallest Galaxy in the Universe?
Willman 1
Have you ever wondered what the smallest galaxy in the universe is? As far as we know today, that distinction goes to a galaxy called Willman 1.
The Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672
NGC 1672
NGC 1672 is a barred spiral galaxy. It can be found in the constellation Dorado – The Swordfish. An interesting feature in NGC 1672 is a large bright bar that bisects it. Read the rest of this entry »
Gravitational Lens Effect: Bending Light
Gravitational Lens Effect
Did you know that very strong gravity can actually bend light? Gravitational lenses are formed when light from a very distant source is bent around an object with a very large mass. Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicted this phenomenon.
What is the Galactic Center?
If you don’t live by the bright lights of the city and can see the fuzzy arch of the Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night, you’ll have a chance to gaze upon the Galactic Center itself! The Galactic Center is the point around which the rest of our galaxy rotates. You can find it if you look in the direction of the constellations Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Ophiuchus where the Milky Way looks the brightest.
Polar Ring Galaxies: Strange Galaxies Indeed!
NGC 4065A
It’s not unusual to come across strange things in the universe. The unbelievably enormous size of the universe makes it a sure bet that we will continually find oddities! In my opinion, Polar Ring Galaxies fall into the category of not only odd, but quite rare as well.
