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What is the Size of the Giant Galaxy IC1101?

Question: I’ve been looking at information about the largest known galaxy, IC 1101. Most sources say it is ~6…

Question: Some years ago I read an article that said (if I recall correctly) that there were quasars that…

Question: We know that stars and galaxies we see are just fossil light as they were millions or billions…

Question: Why most of the star forming regions/open clusters are in the periphery of galaxies(in spiral arms)? — Vinod…

Question: Thank you for helping so many people. Is there an educated guess by professionals about the difference between…

Question: What if a galaxy only has 1 sun and 1 planet an it is in the exact middle? …

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