Brains Matter Episode 117 - Galaxy Evolution and Active Galactic Nuclei

In this episode, OG speaks to Dr Michael Brown, from the School of Physics at Monash University. Michael talked to him about the formation of galaxies, and specifically, research into Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)

- What is the definition of a galaxy?
- What makes up a galaxy?
- What are some examples of galaxies we can see with binoculars and telescopes?
- What is the difference between a galaxy, a cloud of gas and a globular cluster?
- What are the structures of galaxies?
- What do we know about how these different types of galaxies form?
- How do galaxies grow over time?
- Do we know where the central black holes in galaxies come from?
- What is an Active Galactic Nucleus?
- Are there different types of AGNs?
- How are quasars formed?
- Why do some galaxies have AGNs and some do not?
- Are AGN’s the mechanism that causes the formation of stars in galaxies?

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Brains Matter is a podcast out of Australia, which features stories on science, curiosities and general knowledge. It also features interviews with various experts in science and other interesting areas.

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