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more about #ngc2841 corpore-metal: Actually the physics of galaxy formation and the mechanical forces behind their shape is one of the really tough unsolved problems in astronomy today.... more » NotChoinski: Are you sure this isn't an image of Preppi-1985? All that's missing is the Alligator Nebula (aka Lacoste-1986) more » capnrob: Hm. Perhaps this could be the Terrible Secret of Space. Odd; I had thought more stairs would be involved. more » crashedpc - Haifisch: Mmmm... strawberry/blueberry black milk. more » -
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This Sparkling Galaxy Hides A Stellar Secret
This spiral galaxy, NGC 2841, is helping NASA solve a huge mystery: why do galaxies look so smooth, with such an even distribution of stars? More »
