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galaxy

[gal-uhk-see] / ˈgæl ək si /


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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” feels like a tricked-out station wagon with James Cameron at the wheel speeding us to his favorite spot in the galaxy.

From Los Angeles Times

"Because they're so influential, knowing more about the magnetism of AGNs, and how they whip up winds such as these, is key to understanding the history of galaxies throughout the Universe."

From Science Daily

Because these objects are considered well understood, astronomers assume that even when they are observed in other galaxies, they can be used to estimate distances with high precision.

From Science Daily

Another involves variations in the gas streaming into a galaxy from its surroundings.

From Science Daily

"This question is important because it touches directly on why stars, galaxies, and we ourselves exist at all."

From Science Daily