The Galactic Halo

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:galaxy
gptkbp:affects galactic dynamics
gptkbp:belief a complex formation history
the result of hierarchical structure formation
gptkbp:can_be_studied_via gravitational lensing
gptkbp:components the Milky Way's mass distribution
the Milky Way's gravitational field
gptkbp:composed_of old stars
gptkbp:contains gptkb:dark_matter
globular clusters
intergalactic gas
gptkbp:feature gptkb:elliptical_galaxies
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on dark matter research
gptkbp:has_expansion beyond the disk of the galaxy
gptkbp:has_radius approximately 100 kpc
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Galactic Halo
gptkbp:influence_on the Milky Way's rotation curve
gptkbp:ingredients faint dwarf galaxies
subhalos
gptkbp:is_a_site_for the study of galaxy evolution
gptkbp:is_a_site_of stellar migration
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of observational astronomy
the study of galaxy mergers
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in computer simulations
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:cosmology
the cosmic web
the formation of superclusters
gptkbp:is_believed_to_host dark matter clumps
gptkbp:is_characterized_by a low density of gas
a smooth distribution of stars
gptkbp:is_essential_for understanding galaxy formation
gptkbp:is_home_to ancient star clusters
gptkbp:is_influenced_by supernova explosions
galactic winds
gptkbp:is_less_dense_than the galactic disk
gptkbp:is_observed_in stellar populations
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to the halo of other galaxies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Milky_Way_Galaxy
the Milky Way's structure
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:the_Local_Group
gptkbp:is_said_to_be the remnant of early galaxy formation
gptkbp:is_spherical gptkb:true
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:spectroscopy
astrophysics
gptkbp:is_theorized_to_have_formed from early galaxy mergers
gptkbp:is_thought_to_be_shaped_by galactic interactions
gptkbp:is_thought_to_interact_with other galaxies
gptkbp:region stellar evolution studies
stellar streams
cosmic rays are studied
stellar populations are analyzed
low metallicity stars
star formation is rare
the distribution of stars is mapped.
gptkbp:research_focus galactic evolution
galactic archaeology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4