What is a Galaxy?


Summary

The video provides a historical background on the discovery of galaxies, highlighting Henrietta Swan Leavitt's crucial contributions to Edwin Hubble's identification of the Andromeda galaxy. It delves into the classification of galaxies into spiral, elliptical, and irregular types, emphasizing the vast number of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. The video also discusses the interaction between galaxies, including the eventual collision expected between the Milky Way and its nearest neighbor, shedding light on the dynamic nature of our universe.


Introduction to Galaxies

Brief overview of the history of galaxy discovery leading up to the identification of the Andromeda galaxy.

Discovery of Andromeda Galaxy

Discussion on Henrietta Swan Leavitt's work enabling Edwin Hubble to discover the Andromeda galaxy as the largest galaxy from our own.

Expanding Knowledge of Galaxies

Explanation of the vast number of galaxies beyond the Milky Way and the different types of galaxies such as spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

Interaction Among Galaxies

Description of how galaxies interact with each other, leading to the creation of new forms and the eventual collision between the Milky Way and its nearest neighbor.

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