For galaxies, having neighbors matters
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 04:01
in Astronomy & Space
Where galaxies live has an enormous effect on how they form stars, a puzzle that a new Canadian study is helping to solve. "To understand how galaxies evolve, we need to study the link between stars and gas, and the effects of the surrounding environment on these two crucial components," said Angus Mok, a Ph.D. student from McMaster University.