Milky Way Galaxy Collision Study

A new study suggests the Milky Way galaxy may have collided with another galaxy much later than previously believed, challenging long-held theories. Researchers found evidence of a collision that occurred only one to two billion years ago, rather than the previously thought eight to 11 billion years ago.

Discovery of Massive Black Hole Gaia BH3

Ten U.S. and 2 United Arab Emirate astronauts have completed 2 years of training. Astronomers discovered a black hole with a mass 33 times greater than the sun, located 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. This black hole, named Gaia BH3, is the largest known stellar black hole in the Milky Way.

Ancient Egyptian Sky Goddess Nut and the Milky Way

The ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may be a depiction of the Milky Way, according to recent research. Dr Graur, an astrophysicist, discovered alignments between the Milky Way and Nut's body orientations in ancient Egyptian mythology.