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galaxy formation
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What a galaxy is best defined as: The cosmic tapestry of stars, gas, and dark matter
The term "galaxy" itself derives from the Greek galaxias , meaning "milky," a reference to the faint band of light—our own Milky Way—that stretches across the...
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The Mind-Blowing Answer to How Many Stars Are in the Universe
Yet even now, the number eludes precision. The universe is a labyrinth of galaxies, each a spiral or elliptical metropolis of stars, some born in fiery...