most star formation occurs in galaxies in the milky way today.
where do most star formation occur in the milky way today?
galaxies
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the rate of star formation in the milky way is much higher, with andromeda galaxy producing only about one solar mass per year compared to 3–5 solar masses for the milky way. the rate of novae in the milky way is also double that of andromeda galaxy. this suggests that the latter once experienced a great star formation phase, but is now in a relative state of quiescence, whereas the milky way is experiencing more active star formation. should this continue, the luminosity of the milky way may eventually overtake that of andromeda galaxy.
andromeda galaxy