How do galaxies get their shape? The science of key Webb Telescope targets, explained - Inverse

7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Elizabeth Howell
by Elizabeth Howell
There are many types of galaxies. But their shape depends on formation history.
Galaxies are collections of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter throughout the universe. Their size and scale can vary considerably. The Milky Way in which we live has 200 billion stars, which puts i… [+4020 chars]
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