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Assembling the Cosmos: Hubble Reveals How Dwarf Galaxies Shape the Largest Galaxies


NGC 5238, a dwarf irregular galaxy imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, displays a complex structure despite its unassuming appearance. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, it is theorized to have undergone a significant interaction with a satellite galaxy, providing insights into the proce

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