Galaxy formation

New simulation projects what the Milky Way looked like at ‘cosmic dawn’ Milky Way simulation

New simulation projects what the Milky Way looked like at ‘cosmic dawn’

Most complex rendering of its kind provides insight into early days of our home galaxy

Using powerful lasers, scientists recreate how magnetic fields grow in clusters of galaxies Telescope image of dozens of galaxies clustered in space

Using powerful lasers, scientists recreate how magnetic fields grow in clusters of galaxies

Gravitational lens reveals details of distant, ancient galaxy

Gravitational lens reveals details of distant, ancient galaxy

Making stars: Studies show how cosmic dust and gas shape galaxy evolution

Making stars: Studies show how cosmic dust and gas shape galaxy evolution