By studying galaxy mergers like the Cosmic Owl, astronomers gain valuable insights into how galaxies form and evolve, particularly in the context of the early universe.

An international team of astronomers reports the detection of a peculiar merger of two similar ring galaxies that morphologically resemble an owl's face. The discovery of this galaxy merger ...

Home > Science Infinity Galaxy or Cosmic Owl? Webb Telescope Catches 2 Ring Galaxies Colliding Solo ring galaxies are rare, so a combination of two is a special thing indeed.

The Cosmic Owl is composed of two rare ring galaxies colliding, with each galaxy having a supermassive black hole at its centre, making them "active galactic nuclei".

The compact core of each galaxy in the images forms what is the owl's eye, while a central region of intense star formation, enhanced by younger stellar populations and nebular emission, creates ...