Animation of Gas Flows during Milky Way-Like Galaxy Formation (VIDEO)

Northwestern University

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This is an animation of gas flows during Milky Way-like galaxy formation: This animation shows the complex gas flows participating in the formation of a Milky Way-like galaxy, as seen in the FIRE simulations. Face-on (left) and edge-on (right) views are shown.

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Philip Hopkins, Caltech

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