Galactic Collisions - Professor Joseph Silk

1,262 views · Published 18 December 2015 · 4:06 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Gresham College · 2015 · Education

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What happens when galaxies collide with one another? Professor Silk explains in this short video and shows stunning images of this phenomenon.
You can enjoy the full lecture on our website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/galactic-archaeology
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