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Ep. 634: Milky Way’s Mergers & Acquisitions

Ep. 634: Milky Way’s Mergers & Acquisitions

FromAstronomy Cast


Ep. 634: Milky Way’s Mergers & Acquisitions

FromAstronomy Cast

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Astronomy Cast Ep. 634: Milky Way’s Mergers & Acquisitions by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay The Milky Way is a vast grand spiral today, but how did it get this way? Astronomers are starting to unravel the history of our galaxy, revealing the ancient collisions with dwarf galaxies, and how they came together to build the modern Milky Way.
Released:
Mar 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (SIUE), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported through individual donations and the sponsorship of Swinburne Astronomy Online.