Exploring Galaxies

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    1. Introduction to Galaxies
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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.

    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
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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.

    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
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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.

    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
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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.

    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
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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.

    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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