Bubs@lemm.eetoPhys.org•Astronomers detect multiple extended tidal tails in an old globular cluster
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10 days agoA tidal tail is a thin, elongated region of stars and interstellar gas that extends into space from a galaxy. Tidal tails occur as a result of galactic tide forces between interacting galaxies. […] Tidal forces can eject a significant amount of a galaxy’s gas into the tail; within the Antennae Galaxies, for example, nearly half of the observed gaseous matter is found within the tail structures.
Had to look up what tidal tails even were.
It’s because they set the release date on election day. That’s it.
Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was an intentional PR stunt.