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Astronomical magnetic fields are generally strong enough to influence the dynamics of gas in present-day galaxies, and may have played an important role in the formation and early evolution of galaxies. Yet the origin of these magnetic fields remains controversial, and observational tests that could discriminate between competing theories will challenge the capabilities of telescopes now under construction.
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Zweibel, E., Heiles, C. Magnetic fields in galaxies and beyond. Nature 385, 131–136 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/385131a0
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