Astronomers using ALMA and the VLT have discovered that both starburst galaxies in the early Universe and a star-forming region in a nearby galaxy contain a much higher proportion of massive stars than is found in more peaceful galaxies. These findings challenge current ideas about how galaxies evolved, changing our understanding of cosmic star-formation history and the build up of chemical elements.
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4 June 2018
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Author: Xavier Barcons
1 June 2018: In this week’s blog post, ESO Director General Xavier Barcons discusses the close relationship that ESO enjoys with our fellow intergovernmental organisation dealing with space, the European Space Agency. Xavier ...
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