Galaxy formation, computer artwork
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Galaxy formation, computer artwork
Galaxy formation. Computer artwork of a spiral galaxy forming in the aftermath of the Big Bang about 15 billion years ago. Dense gas in the galaxys core has already condensed under gravitational attraction to form stars. Around the core are spiral arms (blue) of diffuse gas, which is condensing to form stars more slowly than in the core. Galaxy formation is thought to have commenced when the Universe was about 100, 000 years old. It is thought that galaxies formed in high-density ripples in the early Universe
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Astrophysical Astrophysics Big Bang Coalescing Condensing Cosmological Cosmology Formation Forming Galaxy Galaxy Formation Spiral Spiral Galaxy Universe
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This artwork takes us back in time, offering a glimpse into the awe-inspiring process of galaxy formation. Created through computer-generated imagery, it depicts the birth of a spiral galaxy shortly after the cataclysmic event known as the Big Bang, approximately 15 billion years ago. At its core, we witness dense gas that has already succumbed to gravitational forces and condensed into brilliant stars. Surrounding this luminous center are majestic spiral arms adorned in shades of blue, composed of diffuse gas gradually coalescing to form new stars at a slower pace than within the core. The image serves as a testament to the remarkable journey galaxies embark upon from their humble beginnings. Scientists believe that these cosmic entities originated around 100,000 years after the Universe's inception when high-density ripples emerged in its early stages. As we marvel at this celestial masterpiece, let us reflect on our place within an ever-expanding cosmos. It reminds us that each star and every swirling arm holds countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled by astrophysics and cosmology. This artwork encapsulates not only scientific knowledge but also sparks our imagination about what lies beyond our own world.
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