Saturday 15 November 2014

The Answer is Blowing in the Intergalactic Wind

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
The Answer is Blowing in the Intergalactic Wind
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Nov 14, 2014 - Astronomers from the University of Toronto and the University of Arizona have provided the first direct evidence that an intergalactic "wind" is stripping galaxies of star-forming gas as they fall into clusters of galaxies. The observations help explain why galaxies found in clusters are known to have relatively little gas and less star formation when compared to non-cluster or "field" galaxies. ... more


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