Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Pox 186’, that was in the news recently?
A. Recently spotted the first ‘blow-away’ galaxy.
B. Microsatellite launched by SpaceX.
C. A decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality.
D. A malicious computer worm developed by Israel.
Explanation:
Astrophysicists using the Gemini telescope have spotted the first ‘blow-away’ galaxy, in which the hydrogen clouds have been stripped off exposing high-energy light. This finding could give a clue to solving the puzzle of the reionisation of the universe. The galaxy, named Pox 186, is so small that it could fit inside the Milky Way.
