Tag Archive for 'W2246-0526'

An artist’s impression of W2246-0526, the most luminous galaxy ever discovered. Image credit: NRAO / AUI / NSF / S. Dagnello.

Universe’s Most Luminous Galaxy Is Accreting Its Smaller Neighbors

Nov 19, 2018 by News Staff

WISE J224607.55-052634.9 (W2246-0526 for short), the most luminous galaxy ever discovered, is accreting (eating) at least three of its smaller neighbors,...

This is an artist’s impression of the hot, dust-obscured galaxy W2246-0526. Image credit: NRAO / AUI / NSF / Dana Berry / SkyWorks / ALMA / ESO / NAOJ.

Universe’s Most Luminous Galaxy is Tearing Itself Apart

Jan 15, 2016 by Natali Anderson

The galaxy W2246-0526 – the most luminous known galaxy in the Universe – is so turbulent that it is in the process of ejecting its entire supply...