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AaS! 16: How Do Spiral Galaxies Form?

Sep 15, 2015 · 35 min · 25.6 MB
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How do spiral galaxies form? How do galaxies form in the first place, anyway? What's so special about spirals that make them look so cool? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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