Speed Found to be Key to Galaxy Formation 61
QuantumCrypto writes "The All-wavelength Extended Groth strip International Survey (AEGIS), a collaborative effort involving nearly 100 scientists in half a dozen countries, revealed a new principle in the formation of all galaxies, from disk-like spirals, cloud-like ellipticals, and just irregulars. In essence the morphology of the galaxies depends on total mass involved and the internal speed it generates. 'By defining a new speed indicator, their analysis has managed to make sense out of very chaotic-looking objects,' said Sandra Faber, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz."
Re:+1 submerged galaxy detection (Score:5, Funny)
And they said drugs are bad!
it's a matter of perpective... on the matter (Score:4, Funny)
Yeah, well, it all results in the eventual heat death of the universe, so what's the point really?
Re:+1 submerged galaxy detection (Score:5, Funny)
Hell, first time I did speed, I formed at least 5 new galaxies! Then, I scrubbed them so hard with the galactic sponge that they disappeared completely. Those quasars can be a real pain to get out of your multi-dimensional trousers, though. They always leave behind a bit of redshift.
Okay, that's it. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:it's a matter of perpective... on the matter (Score:4, Funny)
*God creates the universe*
Well, time for a little R&R... guess I'll try that WoW for a little while... The world will be fine...
*Time passes*
WHOO! Level 70! Finally!
*God looks down on the modern world*
OH SHI--