Although galaxy formation and evolution are still far from being fully understood, the conditions we see within certain galaxies--such as so-called starburst galaxies--can tell us a lot about how they have evolved over time. Starburst galaxies contain a region (or many regions) where stars are forming at such a breakneck rate that the galaxy is eating up its gas supply faster than it can be replenished!
Although galaxy formation and evolution are still far from being fully understood, the conditions we see within certain galaxies--such as so-called starburst galaxies--can tell us a lot about how they have evolved over time. Starburst galaxies contain a region (or many regions) where stars are forming at such a breakneck rate that the galaxy is eating up its gas supply faster than it can be replenished!
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