Galaxy-cluster collisions set off celestial fireworks display

Galaxy-cluster collisions set off celestial fireworks display

A giant collision of several galaxy clusters, each containing hundreds of galaxies, has produced this spectacular panorama of shocks and energy. The collisions generated shock waves that set off a celestial fireworks display of bright radio emission, seen as red and…

A new giant galaxy cluster bursting with newborn stars discovered

A new giant galaxy cluster bursting with newborn stars discovered

Astronomers have discovered an enormous galaxy cluster with new stars forming in its core at a pace of 800 stars per year, ESA announced on September 10, 2015. This rare and amazing discovery was made by using the NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and the Canada-France