galaxies and galaxy formation
Galaxies are massive systems consisting of stars, gas, dust, and other celestial objects bound together by gravity. Galaxy formation refers to the process by which galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, involving the accumulation of matter, the formation of stars, and the interaction with other galaxies.
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