Star Formation Might Depend on Galactic Magnetic Fields
The Cosmic Stir Fry: How Galaxies Merge and Birth New Stars Galactic mergers are among the most breathtaking and chaotic cosmic events known. Picture two colossal structures, galaxies, coming together in a violent cosmic dance. This gravitational tango results in what astronomers term “violent relaxation,” where stars are jettisoned from their usual orbits, and periods … Read more