Question

Why do scientists study galaxies

Answer 1

Well for starters there are many types of scientists that study galaxies.

Such as

Cosomosoligist

Astrophysicist

Theoretical Astrophysicist

Astronomer

The list goes on. The reason why is: There's a constant quest that we humans are on, the quest for knowledge and wanting to know more about things. Each day we make more discoveries. We want to know more about space, so that maybe one day we can live on another planet besides earth. For example they exploration of Mars, we sent a rover to Mars to collect samples and take pictures which led to the discovery of frozen water on the red planet. We currently have satellites in the orbits of other planets such as the one that takes pictures of Saturn. So you see, there are quests filled with insight, so that maybe one day we can explore deep outer space and find even more.

Answer 2

There are many different reasons for them to study different galactic areas in space it could differ form finding a habitable planet for us in the distant future. to studying the different solar masses and stars in that system or for the ever expanding search for life in different star systems. or to just expand our knowledge in space.