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Galaxy formation, evolution, structure, and cosmological simulations.

astro-ph.GA · 340 papers

The Galaxy Luminosity Functions in ASTRID: Predictions for LSST

This paper uses the ASTRID simulation to predict galaxy luminosity functions and photometric catalogs for the LSST survey, validated with observed data.

2605.13843May 13, 2026Fatemeh Hafezianzadeh, Tianqing Zhang, Paul Rogozenski +6

From DES to KiDS: Domain adaptation for cross-survey detection of low-surface-brightness galaxies

Leveraging domain adaptation and deep learning, this paper identifies over 20,000 low-surface-brightness galaxies (LSBGs) across surveys, crucial for future catalogs.

2605.13842May 13, 2026Hareesh Thuruthipilly, Krzysztof Lisiecki, Junais +19

Photometric metallicity of Galactic RR Lyrae stars in the Gaia DR3 era

A new, highly reliable G-band relationship is presented for determining the metallicity of Galactic RR Lyrae stars using Gaia DR3 data.

2605.13811May 13, 2026Mahiguhappriyaprakash, Susmita Das, Harinder P. Singh +1

A New PSF Deconvolution Algorithm: Simultaneous Spatial Resolution Enhancement and Point Source Removal for Morphological Analysis of AGN Host Galaxies

A new PSF deconvolution algorithm simultaneously enhances host galaxy resolution and removes bright AGN point sources for morphological analysis.

2605.13735May 13, 2026Ren Kawase, Takatoshi Shibuya, Kazunori Matsuda

Tracing the sulfur depletion in starless and pre-stellar cores

This study investigates sulfur depletion in starless and pre-stellar cores, finding that local environmental conditions, not a single evolutionary parameter, drive observed sulfur molecule variations.

2605.13635May 13, 2026L. Schöller, S. Spezzano, O. Sipilä +4

COOL-LAMPS IX: A Rare Duo of Quasars Each Lensed by a Single Massive Galaxy Cluster

Astronomers discovered COOLJ1153+0755, a rare system featuring two distinct quasars each quadruply lensed by a single massive galaxy cluster.

2605.13514May 13, 2026Erik Solhaug, Michael D. Gladders, Andi M. Kisare +20

First Light And Reionization Epoch Simulations (FLARES) XXI: The UV Indices of Galaxies in the Early Universe

This study combines simulations and spectral modeling to evaluate UV indices as stellar metallicity tracers in early universe galaxies, finding 1719Å most reliable.

2605.13472May 13, 2026Connor Sant Fournier, Stephen M. Wilkins, Joseph Caruana +5

The impact of flickering variability and magnetisation on the dynamics, stability and morphology of radio-loud AGN jets

This paper uses simulations to show how magnetization and flickering variability significantly influence the morphology and stability of radio-loud AGN jets.

2605.13469May 13, 2026Emma L. Elley, James H. Matthews, Henry Whitehead +1

Geodesics Structure and Thermodynamic Properties of Gaussian Black Hole in Quadratic Ricci Scaler Gravity

Compares geodesic and thermodynamic properties of Gaussian Black Holes in modified and Einstein gravities, finding modified gravity more consistent.

2605.13377May 13, 2026M. Haditale, B. Malekolkalami

Survival of Molecular Complexity under Recent Supernova Feedback: Detection of Hot Cores in RX J1713.7-3946

Hot cores detected within a supernova remnant show surprising chemical resilience, with complex organic molecules surviving the harsh environment.

2605.13231May 13, 2026Takashi Shimonishi, Hidetoshi Sano, Kenji Furuya +1

Comparative analysis of missing data imputation methods for CSST survey: Impact on photometric redshift estimation performance

Evaluates imputation methods to improve photometric redshift accuracy amid missing data in CSST surveys.

2605.13219May 13, 2026Ling Wang, Zhu Chen, Zhijian Luo +42

The Accretion Process on Protostars

This paper reviews recent advancements in understanding protostellar accretion, integrating observational data with numerical models to provide a comprehensive assessment.

2605.13189May 13, 2026Eleonora Fiorellino, Alice Somigliana

The Gravitational Spectral Radio Forest: A Signature of Primordial Black Holes

This paper proposes using interstellar hydrogen as a quantum sensor to detect asteroid-mass Primordial Black Holes via a novel gravitational spectral radio forest.

2605.13042May 13, 2026P. George Christopher, K. Hari, S. Shankaranarayanan

A Spatially Resolved HI Survey of Seyfert Galaxies: the Role of AGN Feedback in Shaping Atomic Gas Reservoirs

This study uses GMRT to survey Seyfert galaxies, finding AGN feedback doesn't disrupt global HI reservoirs but may inject turbulence internally.

2605.12973May 13, 2026Ruitian Li, Xin Wang, Daizhong Liu +19

Forbidden Formation Histories: The Binary Black Hole Merger Rate Disfavors Long Delay Times

This paper shows that observed binary black hole merger rates disfavor long delay times, revealing 'forbidden' formation histories and constraining binary evolution models.

2605.12858May 13, 2026Aryanna Schiebelbein-Zwack, Maya Fishbach

The Metallicity Distribution of the Ultra-Faint Dwarf Galaxy Segue 1

New spectroscopic data for Segue 1, an ultra-faint dwarf galaxy, reveals its metallicity distribution, supporting a short, continuous star formation history.

2605.12810May 12, 2026Daisy Bissonette, Alexander P. Ji, Joshua D. Simon +6

The Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Southern Treasury (PHAST). II. The Spatially Resolved Recent Star Formation History in M31

PHAST uses HST data to map M31's recent star formation history, revealing a global decline and issues with FUV-based SFR tracers.

2605.12721May 12, 2026Tobin M. Wainer, Benjamin F. Williams, Zhuo Chen +19

SIMPLIFI -- Study of Interstellar Magnetic Polarization: a Legacy Investigation of Filaments. I. Magnetically-Guided Accretion onto the DR21 Ridge

SIMPLIFI reveals magnetic fields guide accretion in DR21, explaining star formation and observed velocities in molecular cloud filaments.

2605.12604May 12, 2026Thushara G. S. Pillai, Jens Kauffmann, Juan D. Soler +15

The flare and spiral structure of the Milky Way's disc as traced by young giant stars

This paper maps the Milky Way's disc structure and spiral arms using young giant stars, revealing its flare and extended arm segments.

2605.12603May 12, 2026E. Poggio, R. Drimmel, S. Khanna +2

One Merge to Rule Them All: From Galaxy Interactions to Black Hole Mergers Using Horizon-AGN

Using Horizon-AGN, this study links galaxy mergers to black hole coalescences, revealing their co-evolution with stellar mass and redshift.

2605.12599May 12, 2026Ecaterina Leonova, Marta Volonteri, Clotilde Laigle +3
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