"Mike Ruskai" wrote in message
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On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:10:48 +1100, Whisper wrote:

Has it actually been proven there are actual stars in 'galaxies', or is
it
just theory?

Large telescopes can resolve individual stars in nearby galaxies.

Interesting. If there are billions of stars in most galaxies, how are these
telescopes able to resolve individual stars? Unless they only resolve a
handful of the super giants, & there is only a limited number of them? I
can't imagine they can resolve ordinary stars in other galaxies if there are
billions of them - doesn't make sense.....



The
spectrum of light from galaxies matches that of stars.

That's sufficient evidence, in my opinion, to transfer the burden of proof
to contrary opinions.



Ok, I wasn't sure if it had been proven 'beyond reasonable doubt'. Looking
at pictures of galaxies it certainly doesn't look like there's any stars
there - just revolving mists of gas...? And why couldn't these mists exist
in our 'galaxy' (which may be the only one = universe?)....

I just want confirmation that's it's been proven, & not just accepted theory
(ala big bang crap)....