The growth of bulges in spiral galaxies

This diagram shows three evolutionary scenarios for the growth of bulges in spiral galaxies, derived from a scientific study done using Hubble Space Telescope, in 1999.

Credit:

NASA & ESA

About the Image

Id:heic9902q
Type:Chart
Release date:6 October 1999, 15:00
Related releases:heic9902
Size:800 x 1000 px

About the Object

Name:Galaxy Evolution
Type:Unspecified : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Unspecified : Galaxy : Component : Bulge
Category:Galaxies

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