An unusual elliptical galaxy with a history of absorbing smaller galaxies appears to be approaching its next target.

My collaborators and I have just tackled one of astrophysics’ enduring mysteries: how massive elliptical galaxies can form. Now, for the first time, we have solid observational evidence that ...

This week’s large telescope target is elliptical galaxy NGC 2832 in Lynx. Some observers find elliptical galaxies beneath their attention because they lack detail. Sometimes, however ...

However, a Martian year lasts 687 Earth days, making each season twice as long. Mars’ elliptical orbit also affects its climate. The planet moves faster when closer to the Sun, making southern ...