Phrases with «host galaxy»

A "host galaxy" refers to a large group of stars, gas, and other celestial objects that surround and contain a particular astronomical object or phenomenon, such as a supernova or a black hole. The host galaxy acts as a home or habitat for these objects and provides the context in which they exist. Full definition

Sentences with «host galaxy»

The resulting debris is absorbed into the disk of the more massive host galaxy before it approaches the center. (sciencedaily.com)
It is also located in a much smaller and younger host galaxy, and is only detected during a single, several - hour burst. (sciencedaily.com)
They used radio telescopes to study four host galaxies bearing black holes from about 12 billion years ago, when the universe was only about a billion years old. (blogs.scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «host galaxy»

Sentences with «host galaxy»

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