Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Astrobitica
May 14, 2026 (Last updated: May 14, 2026) 1 minute read
Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe. It pulled in gas and small companion galaxies, slowly building up the bright central region and sweeping spiral arms we see today.
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