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700 Million Light-Years Away, One Galaxy Steals Stars From Another, Forming A Bridge
Last Updated: Scientists say Abell 3667 formed from two smaller clusters colliding a billion years ago, with each cluster's central galaxy and satellites now converging Astronomers have been astounded by a remarkable event unfolding in space. Approximately 700 million light-years from Earth, two enormous galaxies are being drawn together by mutual gravitational forces. For the first time in a cluster so proximate, scientists have observed stars being pulled from one galaxy towards the other. This phenomenon has been witnessed in the galaxy cluster Abell 3667, where a faint but extensive stream of stars, stretching roughly 1 million light-years, is forming. This stellar bridge is linking the cluster's two brightest galaxies. According to scientists, the grand union of two clusters, Abell 3667, results from the collision of two smaller clusters that began merging about a billion years ago. Each cluster had its own dominant central galaxy, and now these giants, along with their satellite galaxies, are converging. The formation of the star bridge during this time is a testament to their long history and the strength of the gravity in the region. Anthony Englert, a PhD researcher at Brown University, remarked, 'This is the first time such a structure has been seen on such a large scale and in such a close cluster. This was a big surprise for us." The bridge, made of intra-cluster light (ICL), comprises light from stars that have been stripped from their original galaxies and are floating in space. Observing such faint light was challenging, requiring scientists to combine data accumulated over several years from the Dark Energy Camera at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. The final image was created by stacking a total of 28 hours of data. Englert noted, 'It was just a coincidence that many astronomers took pictures of Abell 3667 over the years and we saw this view by combining them all." Galaxies At Both Ends Of The Bridge At the upper end of the bridge lies IC 4965, a lenticular (disk-like) galaxy with several smaller galaxies nearby that are joining the cluster. At the lower end is JO171, known as the 'Jellyfish Galaxy', which has long streams of gas being pulled from one side. As JO171 merges with Abell 3667, its gas reserves are being depleted, halting star formation in some regions. Clue To The Mystery Of Dark Matter This bridge of stars is not only visually stunning but also scientifically significant. Researchers believe that intra-cluster light can map the distribution of dark matter, which constitutes 80% of the universe's mass but remains invisible. Co-author Ion Dell'Antonio explained, 'The distribution of this light mimics the distribution of dark matter. It gives us a chance to 'see' dark matter." This discovery is just the beginning. Starting next year, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will commence its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), creating an extraordinary map of the southern sky over ten years. Using the world's largest digital camera, it will unveil new stories of thousands of galaxy clusters. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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12-02-2025
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Detroit Tigers trade Mason Englert to Rays for left-handed reliever Drew Sommers
The Detroit Tigers have traded right-hander Mason Englert. Englert, a Rule 5 draft pick in December 2022, was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon in exchange for left-handed reliever Drew Sommers. Before the trade, Englert was designated for assignment by the Tigers last week to create room on the 40-man roster for the return of Jack Flaherty. Had the Rays not traded for him, Englert would have landed on waivers for other teams to try to claim him. Englert has joined the Rays' 40-man roster. INJURY BUG BITES: Alex Cobb suffers right hip injury, won't be ready for Opening Day Sommers, 24, posted a 4.00 ERA with 20 walks (8.6% walk rate) and 65 strikeouts (27.9% strikeout rate) across 54 innings in 41 relief appearances in High-A Bowling Green in the 2024 season. His fastball averages around 93 mph with an above-average slider, all while his lower arm slot provides deception. The Rays selected Sommers in the 11th round of the 2022 draft from Central Arizona College. THE BUZZ: Tigers want 'special guy' Alex Bregman as spring training begins Sommers, who is 6 feet 3, 300 pounds, took a step backwards in his performance from 2023 in Low-A to 2024 in High-A, as his strikeout rate decreased from 34.7% to 27.9% and his walk rate increased from 5.3% to 8.6%. Those trends reflected in his ERA, going from 2.72 across 43 innings in 2023 to 4.00 across 54 innings in 2024. Drew Sommers limiting the damage with 3️⃣ strikeouts is our Play of the Game, fueled by Crossroads Express. ⚾️#RevItUp | #MiLB — Bowling Green Hot Rods (@BGHotRods) June 16, 2024 Englert, 25, registered a 5.45 ERA with 22 walks (6.4% walk rate) and 57 strikeouts (16.5% strikeout rate) across 77⅔ innings in 43 games for the Tigers during his two-year MLB career, making his debut in March 2023. He worked as a starter in the minor leagues with the Texas Rangers, but the Tigers converted him to a reliever after adding him in the Rule 5 draft. MORE ABOUT HIM: How Tigers' Mason Englert climbed out of depression from deaths, panic attacks He had a 5.46 ERA in 56 innings in 2023, then a 5.40 ERA in 21⅔ innings in 2024. Englert threw six pitch types at the MLB level last season: changeup (29%), four-seam fastball (26.8%), slider (16.4%), cutter (13.7%), sinker (10.4%), curveball (3.6%). His fastball averaged 92.8 mph but didn't miss many bats, often resulting in hits for contact and power from opposing players. His changeup is an elite pitch. Mason Englert with the CLUTCH strikeout!#RepDetroit — FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (@FanDuelSN_DET) May 6, 2023 Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on demand at Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers trade Mason Englert for Drew Sommers with TB Rays
