The Department of Astronomy and Space, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Sciences, University of Baghdad, organized a workshop titled “The Impact of Baryonic Matter on Galaxy Structures and Evolution.” The workshop was sponsored by the Dean of the College, Assist.Prof.Dr. Raed Falah Hassan, and attended by a number of students, faculty members, and specialists in astronomy and space.
The workshop aimed to introduce baryonic matter in galaxies, which plays a fundamental role in star formation. Baryonic gas is used in the formation of stars when it collapses under the influence of gravity, leading to the creation of stars. Additionally, the workshop focused on the activity in the active centers of galaxies, such as supermassive black holes, which can significantly affect star development through their jet emissions, which may either stimulate or hinder star formation.
The workshop included an overview of baryonic matter in galaxies, its effect on the structures and evolution of galaxies, explaining that baryonic matter consists of protons and neutrons, which make up a large portion of the matter with which we interact daily. It was emphasized that galaxies are composed of baryonic matter, mainly consisting of stars, dust, and gases, and that it has a significant impact on the structure and development of galaxies.