Strange Galaxy Is a Beautiful Wimp
source: http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/02/comagalaxy.html
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This new Hubble photo reveals a strange galaxy in a far off cluster of galaxies called the Coma cluster.
The galaxy, NGC 4921, is unusual because of its light, wispy swirls. These aren't as distinguished and bright as the spiral arms in most spiral galaxies, which are powered by the active creation of new stars. This weak-limbed galaxy belongs to a class called "anemic spirals," named for their wimpy arms and weak star formation.
The galaxy, NGC 4921, is unusual because of its light, wispy swirls. These aren't as distinguished and bright as the spiral arms in most spiral galaxies, which are powered by the active creation of new stars. This weak-limbed galaxy belongs to a class called "anemic spirals," named for their wimpy arms and weak star formation.
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jimmypockets
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new discoveries are always good news but i dont think we have even scratched the surface of what surrounds us. please keep the info coming.
- 3 years ago
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jimmypockets
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simguy665
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jimmypockets:
if we are inside, the surface would be the edge. since light can only travel so fast, we can only see so far. so the edge we percive is the center to another viewer. like a venn diagram, we have common ground but are seperated in every way. the surface will never be scratched.
- 3 years ago
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simguy665
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24French
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Light wispy swirls sound like a morning pastry. And that is extremely weak star formation...
- 3 years ago
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24French
