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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0816183200.htm Close to the milky way! |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
On 2018-08-18 08:00, Jan Panteltje wrote:
Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0816183200.htm Close to the milky way! The fact that the ones identified are close to us is just because we can't adequately observe faint satellites of other galaxies, right? This article doesn't actually imply that we occupy some special spot where galactic formation first happened, does it? -- Michael F. Stemper I feel more like I do now than I did when I came in. |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
Dear Michael F. Stemper:
On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 12:07:51 PM UTC-7, Michael F. Stemper wrote: On 2018-08-18 08:00, Jan Panteltje wrote: Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0816183200.htm .... The fact that the ones identified are close to us is just because we can't adequately observe faint satellites of other galaxies, right? This article doesn't actually imply that we occupy some special spot where galactic formation first happened, does it? Correct, it does not. Our eyesight is poor. We'd have trouble seeing such things around other galaxies. The expectation is that what we see, is like what other observers in other galaxies would see, now. David A. Smith |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
On a sunny day (Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:07:42 -0500) it happened "Michael F.
Stemper" wrote in : On 2018-08-18 08:00, Jan Panteltje wrote: Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0816183200.htm Close to the milky way! The fact that the ones identified are close to us is just because we can't adequately observe faint satellites of other galaxies, right? This article doesn't actually imply that we occupy some special spot where galactic formation first happened, does it? They say that those old galaxies orbit the milky way, that 'in orbit around us' makes me wonder for an explanation. If they just meant 'visible around us' that would be different? |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
Dear Jan Panteltje:
On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 1:28:12 AM UTC-7, Jan Panteltje wrote: .... They say that those old galaxies orbit the milky way, that 'in orbit around us' makes me wonder for an explanation. If they just meant 'visible around us' that would be different? They are part of the Virgo supercluster either way. The Small Magellanic Cloud is in orbit with the Milky Way, at least until we collide with Andromeda. The Large Magellanic Cloud is likely outbound, not bound to the Milky Way, having "recently" passed through it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satell..._the_Milky_Way .... and note that this lists the Large Magellanic Cloud as being bound. David A. Smith |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
On a sunny day (Sun, 19 Aug 2018 08:24:58 -0700 (PDT)) it happened dlzc
wrote in : Dear Jan Panteltje: On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 1:28:12 AM UTC-7, Jan Panteltje wrote: ... They say that those old galaxies orbit the milky way, that 'in orbit around us' makes me wonder for an explanation. If they just meant 'visible around us' that would be different? They are part of the Virgo supercluster either way. The Small Magellanic Cloud is in orbit with the Milky Way, at least until we collide with Andromeda. The Large Magellanic Cloud is likely outbound, not bound to the Milky Way, having "recently" passed through it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satell..._the_Milky_Way ... and note that this lists the Large Magellanic Cloud as being bound. David A. Smith Nice link, nice clickable map too! Thank you. |
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Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
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"Michael F. Stemper" writes: The fact that the ones identified are close to us is just because we can't adequately observe faint satellites of other galaxies, right? This article doesn't actually imply that we occupy some special spot where galactic formation first happened, does it? Indeed. Presumably all galaxies similar to the Milky Way have their own ancient satellites. A more informative press release -- at least in my opinion -- is at https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/news/2018-17 (I personally had no role in the research or any press release.) -- Help keep our newsgroup healthy; please don't feed the trolls. Steve Willner Phone 617-495-7123 Cambridge, MA 02138 USA |
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