Stellar winds regulate growth of galaxies (IMAGE)

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Stellar winds regulate growth of galaxies

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The scientists were able to identify the morphology of galactic winds. In this figure, magnesium atom emissions have been used to trace galactic winds. The flow of matter occurs along the central axis perpendicular to the galactic disc.

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© Yucheng Guo

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