Close Topic Options

Outrageously Luminous Galaxies

Astronomers report most 'outrageously' luminous galaxies ever observed


Astronomers report that they have observed the most luminous galaxies ever seen in the Universe, objects so bright that established descriptors such as 'ultra-' and 'hyper-luminous' used to describe previously brightest known galaxies don't even come close. The lead author says, 'We've taken to calling them 'outrageously luminous' among ourselves, because there is no scientific term to apply.' Ref. Source 9t.

Galaxies Luminous Outrageously

Of course for me the big question is can any being live in an environment like that? If they can then that would be a species on a whole new level than what we can perceive.