University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Author at Astronomy.com

Exotic Objects, Milky Way

A rare crash at the Milky Way’s core

Extreme black hole is more luminous than astronomers thought possible

Exotic atoms hold clues to unsolved physics puzzle at the dawn of the universe

Cosmology, Galaxies

Green pea galaxies could help astronomers understand early universe

Science, Solar System

Solar wind particles likely source of water locked inside lunar soils

Cosmology, Science

Dark matter scaffolding of universe detected for the first time

Gaseous ring around young star raises questions

Cosmology, Galaxies, Science

Newly found dwarf galaxies could help reveal the nature of dark matter

Star photos poke holes in century-old astronomical theory

Science, Solar System

First spacecraft to orbit Mercury carries University of Michigan device