Milky Way Galaxy Formation Simulation

Clever and insightful animation on how to think about galaxy images across the observable universe. Imagine gazing at a distant star, its light traveling millions or even billions of years to reach our telescopes. As we receive this ancient light, we’re essentially witnessing the % star as it existed when that light began its journey. In essence, we’re peering back in time. This phenomenon, known as “light travel time,” allows astronomers to study the universe’s history by examining the relics o