Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Pox 186’, that was in the news recently?
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.