The Universe's Scale: Galaxies, Stars, and Beyond

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The discussion centers on the structure of the universe, emphasizing the role of gravity in the formation of galaxies, stars, and solar systems. It highlights that galaxies group into clusters and superclusters, with dense black holes likely serving as the initial formation points for galaxies. The observable universe, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, is only a fraction of the entire universe, suggesting a more complex and expansive cosmic structure. Gravity is identified as the fundamental force driving these formations.

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  • Understanding of gravity and its role in astrophysics
  • Familiarity with galaxy formation theories
  • Knowledge of the Hubble Space Telescope's capabilities
  • Basic concepts of black holes and their influence on cosmic structures
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  • Research the process of galaxy formation around black holes
  • Explore the concept of galaxy clusters and superclusters
  • Study the Hubble Space Telescope's findings on the observable universe
  • Investigate the role of gravity in the formation of solar systems
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Astronomers, astrophysicists, students of cosmology, and anyone interested in understanding the large-scale structure of the universe and the forces that shape it.

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If you look at the planets, they group into a star, which all form a galaxy. It just seems like everything groups together. Our observable universe with the Hubble isn't as enormous as the universe may be. If so, galaxys would form an even greater cluster and so on and so forth.
 
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Galaxies probably form around very dence black holes to begin with. The black holes probably formed at the earliest stage of the expansion when things were very close together bringing about the galactic formations. Solor systems form around massive bodies such as suns in the same way. All because of gravity.
 

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