Galaxies formed from dust, matter, and energy that formed from the explosion of the universe.
Big Bang, formation of galaxies, formation of sun, formation of earth.
Starburst Galaxies
Gravity is the primary force involved in the formation of galaxies after the big bang. Over time, the gravitational attraction between matter caused it to clump together, forming structures like galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
Spiral Galaxies
Collisions or interactions between galaxies are believed to be the cosmic accidents that can lead to the formation of many irregularly shaped galaxies. These interactions can trigger bursts of star formation and distort the shape of galaxies, resulting in the formation of irregular shapes.
Particles in the universe, such as hydrogen and helium, play a crucial role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. These particles come together through gravity to form stars, which then group together to create galaxies. The interactions and movements of these particles shape the structure and behavior of galaxies over time.
About the only thing that can surround galaxies is other galaxies. Since many galaxies appear to lie in approximate lines, one thing that influences galaxy formation may be "superstrings," but these have yet to be directly detected.
The formation theory that suggests galaxies formed when massive protogalactic clouds fragmented into smaller gas clouds is known as the "top-down" model of galaxy formation. In this model, the initial large structures collapse under gravity, leading to the creation of smaller, individual galaxies as these gas clouds cool and condense. This theory contrasts with the "bottom-up" model, where smaller structures merge to form larger galaxies over time.
Elliptical galaxies are massive blobs of stars characterized by their round or ellipsoidal shapes. These galaxies are composed mainly of older stars and have little to no ongoing star formation activity.
Galaxies shaped like footballs are known as elliptical galaxies. They typically have an elongated, oval shape and lack the distinct structures, such as spiral arms, found in spiral galaxies. Elliptical galaxies can vary in size and brightness, and they often contain older stars with little ongoing star formation.
While spiral galaxies are bright, elliptical galaxies are dim. Spiral galaxies are hotbeds of star formation, but elliptical galaxies aren't nearly as prolific because they contain less gas and dust, which means fewer new (and brighter) stars are born
Dwarf galaxies are smaller and fainter than other types of galaxies. They typically contain fewer stars and have lower luminosity compared to larger galaxies like spiral or elliptical galaxies. Despite their size, dwarf galaxies can be important for understanding galaxy formation and evolution, often serving as satellites to larger galaxies.