Uncovering the Secrets of Our Neighbors: How Astronomers are Spying on Local Galaxies
Astronomers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery—they have found evidence that galaxies spy on their neighboring galaxies! By closely studying the properties of galaxies in the local universe, they have now been able to identify telltale signs that galaxies are in the process of “stealing” gas and stars from their neighbors. This discovery is a major step forward in our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time.
This groundbreaking discovery has given us an unprecedented window into the evolution of galaxies. Up until now, we knew that galaxies were constantly interacting with their neighbors, but we weren’t sure what exactly was happening between them. Now, we’ve been able to identify the signs of “galactic spying” and the theft of gas and stars from one galaxy to another. This new knowledge could be a major step forward in our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time.
source: Phys.org