Young galaxy's halo offers clues to its growth and evolution
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 14:58
in Astronomy & Space
A team of astronomers has tested a new way of studying the properties of the gaseous halo surrounding a galaxy using W. M. Keck Observatory's new instrument, the Keck Cosmic Web Imager. The analysis is the first of its kind and could offer clues about galaxy formation and evolution.