Baby Milky Way modeled

Researchers unveil state-of-the-art simulation of galaxy formation

View a video of galaxy formation in motion at the bottom of this article.

GALACTIC GROWTH This snapshot of a state-of-the-art simulation shows the flow of gas into a fledgling galaxy. Streams of cold gas (blue) flow onto the edge of the fledgling galaxy’s disk, while shock-heated gas (red) surrounds the disk.