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Exploring Galaxies

56 CQ
11 Lessons
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    1. Introduction to Galaxies
    A lesson with Astronomic
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    Get an introduction to galaxies, from how they were initially observed on Earth, to the different forms they take, to the position of our own Milky Way galaxy.

    Introduction to Galaxies
    with Astronomic

    Get an introduction to galaxies, from how they were initially observed on Earth, to the different forms they take, to the position of our own Milky Way galaxy.

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    2. The Classification of Spiral Galaxies
    A lesson with Astronomic
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    Sebastian of Astronomic describes the structure and types of spiral galaxies in this lesson, delving into Edwin Hubble's classification system.

    The Classification of Spiral Galaxies
    with Astronomic

    Sebastian of Astronomic describes the structure and types of spiral galaxies in this lesson, delving into Edwin Hubble's classification system.

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    3. The Structure of Spiral Galaxies
    A lesson with Astronomic
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    Learn about the components of spiral galaxies, and how these features differ from galaxy to galaxy, and the two main theories as to how spiral galaxies form.

    The Structure of Spiral Galaxies
    with Astronomic

    Learn about the components of spiral galaxies, and how these features differ from galaxy to galaxy, and the two main theories as to how spiral galaxies form.

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    4. The Basics of Elliptical Galaxies
    A lesson with Astronomic
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    Sebastian introduces elliptical galaxies, from their shape and age, to their physical nature, to the black holes that lurk at their centers.

    The Basics of Elliptical Galaxies
    with Astronomic

    Sebastian introduces elliptical galaxies, from their shape and age, to their physical nature, to the black holes that lurk at their centers.

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    5. The Basics of Irregular Galaxies
    A lesson with Astronomic
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    Learn about the shapes, features, and interactions of the third category of galaxy— irregular galaxies—which includes colliding and merging galaxies.

    The Basics of Irregular Galaxies
    with Astronomic

    Learn about the shapes, features, and interactions of the third category of galaxy— irregular galaxies—which includes colliding and merging galaxies.

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