"Galaxy formation" refers to the process of how galaxies, which are vast collections of stars, gas, and dust in space, come into existence. It involves the clumping together of matter due to gravity, which then begins to collapse and form a galaxy.
Sentences with «galaxy formation»
The new results agree well with the prediction by the theories of galaxy formation. (alma-telescope.jp)
Models for galaxy formation have been of two basic types: «top - down» and «bottom - up». (astronomynotes.com)
This effect is why it is key to understanding galaxy formation. (sciencedaily.com)