New theory of evolution for spiral galaxy arms
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 13:00
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study of spiral patterns found in galaxies like our Milky Way could overturn the theory of how the spiral arm features form and evolve. The results are being presented by postgraduate student, Robert Grand, at the Royal Astronomical Societys National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno, Wales this week.