Observations of Molecular Gas in a Tidal Dwarf Galaxy Sheds Light on How Stars Form – SciTechDaily

Detailed observations of molecular gas in a tidal dwarf galaxy have important implications for our understanding of how stars are formed.A lot is known about galaxies. We know, for instance, that the stars within them are shaped from a blend of old star dust and molecules suspended in gas. What remains a mystery, however, is the process that leads to these simple elements being pulled together to form a new star.But now an international team of scientists, including astrophysicists from the University…

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