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Andromeda's Dwarf Galaxies Reveal Unique Star Formation Histories


The Andromeda Galaxy, our nearest large neighbour, has 36 identified dwarf galaxies. The Hubble telescope took images of Andromeda and its dwarfs during more than 1,000 orbits, creating a precise 3D map.

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