Galaxy Mergers can Boost Star Formation, and it can Also Shut it Down

Galaxy Mergers can Boost Star Formation, and it can Also Shut it Down
By Paul M. Sutter

Galaxy mergers are beautiful sights, but ultimately deadly. In the midst of the collision, the combined galaxy will shine brighter than it ever has before. But that glory comes with a price: all those new stars use up all the available fuel, and star formation grinds to a halt. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, …

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February 2, 2021 at 08:24AM
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