'Hidden' galaxies of the universe have lower amounts of heavier elements
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 13:30
in Astronomy & Space
A unique example of some of the lowest surface brightness galaxies in the universe have been found by an international team of astronomers. The galaxy has lower amounts of heavier elements than other known galaxies of this type. The discovery means that small low surface brightness galaxies may have more in common with the first galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang than previously thought.