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Are spiral galaxies heavy smokers

Journal Article · · Sky and Telescope; (USA)
OSTI ID:6697069
The dustiness of spiral galaxies is discussed. Starburst galaxies and the shortage of truly bright spiral galaxies is cited as evidence that spiral galaxies are far dustier than has been thought. The possibility is considered that the dust may be hiding missing mass.
OSTI ID:
6697069
Journal Information:
Sky and Telescope; (USA), Journal Name: Sky and Telescope; (USA) Vol. 80; ISSN SKTEA; ISSN 0037-6604
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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