Galaxies and the Expanding Universe
Exploring the structure of galaxies and evidence for the expanding universe.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between different types of galaxies (spiral, elliptical, irregular).
- Justify what evidence supports the theory that the universe is constantly expanding.
- Analyze how galaxies interact with one another over billions of years.
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