💫Gravity pulls gas out of galaxies, causing intergalactic cannibalism.
🌟The influx of gas leads to bursts of star formation in galaxies.
🌌The collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda will result in the formation of an elliptical galaxy.
🔭Different types of galaxies, such as elliptical and spiral, are shaped by gravity in distinct ways.
🌠Gravity plays a crucial role in shaping the variety of galaxies across the universe.
What causes intergalactic cannibalism?
—Intergalactic cannibalism is caused by the strong gravitational interaction between galaxies, which pulls gas out of them.
What happens when gas is pulled out of galaxies?
—When gas is pulled out of galaxies, it generates bursts of star formation, altering the structure of the galaxies.
What will happen when the Milky Way and Andromeda collide?
—The collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda will result in the destruction of their spiral arms and the formation of an elliptical galaxy.
How does gravity shape different types of galaxies?
—Gravity shapes elliptical galaxies with no ordered motion, while spiral galaxies have uniform rotation due to gravity.
What role does gravity play in the variety of galaxies across the universe?
—Gravity is fundamental in engineering the vast variety of galaxies observed in the universe.
00:01In other wavelengths of light, galaxies appear isolated, but the radio image reveals gas being pulled out of them due to gravitational interaction.
00:15Gas being torn out of one galaxy and drawn into another through intergalactic cannibalism is visualized in an image showing gravity at work.
00:53The influx of gas and tidal forces generate bursts of star formation, causing changes in the shape and structure of galaxies.
01:30The Milky Way and Andromeda, two massive galaxies, are on a collision course that will dramatically impact our galactic neighborhood.
02:26The collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda will lead to the formation of an elliptical galaxy, destroying the beautiful spiral arms.
04:13Gravity plays a crucial role in engineering the vast variety of galaxies observed across the universe.
