Early 'Hot DOG' is crammed full of gas

Infrared reveals young galaxy has far more mass than expected

- Prof Chris Lintott

Astronomers have become rather notorious for creating tortured names, whether they're mistreating acronyms for telescopes (SPECULOOS is apparently the Search for habitable Planets EClipsing ULtra-cOOI Stars) or finding whimsical monikers for types of objects (green peas, beans and chillies are all types of galaxy). Such names are fun, but occasionally they're useful: an eccentric name can help draw attention to objects that can often otherwise be overlooked.