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Physics Tutorial 22.6 - Galaxies and Hierarchic Structures in the Universe

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There are 7 lessons in this physics tutorial covering Galaxies and Hierarchic Structures in the Universe. The tutorial starts with an introduction to Galaxies and Hierarchic Structures in the Universe and is then followed with a list of the separate lessons, the tutorial is designed to be read in order but you can skip to a specific lesson or return to recover a specific physics lesson as required to build your physics knowledge of Galaxies and Hierarchic Structures in the Universe. you can access all the lessons from this tutorial below.

In this Physics tutorial, you will learn:

  • What are galaxies? How are they organized?
  • What are the main features of our galaxy?
  • How many types of galaxies are there? What are the main features of each of them?
  • How is the Universe is organized?
  • What is cosmic radiation? What does it cause?
  • What is dark matter? Can we see it?

Introduction

Could you survive for long periods alone in a remote place like a deserted island? Why? Do you feel the need to live in a community with other people? Why?

Take a look at the sky during the night. Do all stars have the same distance from each other?

Do you know the names of horoscope signs? Where do they come from? Do you believe the horoscope? Does it have any scientific base?

In this tutorial, we will discuss these points (and many others) and explain how the universe is organized. This information will provide the foundation that will make it easier to understand the next topics of this Section.

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22.6Galaxies and Hierarchic Structures in the Universe
Lesson IDPhysics Lesson TitleLessonVideo
Lesson
22.6.1What are Galaxies?
22.6.2Our Galaxy
22.6.3Other Galaxies
22.6.4Hierarchic Structures in the Universe
22.6.5Hierarchic Structures of Galaxies Organization
22.6.6Cosmic Radiation
22.6.7Dark Matter

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