Cosmic wind

Cosmic wind, also called galactic wind,[1] is a powerful cosmic force that can push interstellar dust clouds of low density[2] into intergalactic space.[1] It has a primary composition of photons ejected from large stars and sometimes thermal energy from exploding stars.[1]It can be caused by orbital motion of gas in the cluster a galaxy,[2] or can be ejected from a black hole.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cray, Daniel. "Blowhard Galaxies and the Great Cosmic Wind". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  2. 1 2 "New Hubble image shows cosmic wind creating "Pillars of Destruction" | Astronomy.com". Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  3. ↑ "Black Holes Launch Powerful Cosmic Winds". Retrieved 2016-09-28.


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