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Discovering Pegasus VII: Andromeda's Ancient Dwarf Galaxy Unveiled

2/26/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled Pegasus VII, a dim dwarf galaxy nestled on the fringes of the Andromeda Galaxy, a staggering 2.4 million light-years from Earth. At around 10 billion years old, it stands as one of Andromeda's faintest companions, hinting at a treasure trove of undiscovered dwarf galaxies that could reshape our grasp of cosmic evolution and galactic relationships.

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Astronomers have unveiled Pegasus VII, a dim dwarf galaxy nestled on the fringes of the Andromeda Galaxy, a staggering 2.4 million light-years from Earth. At around 10 billion years old, it stands as one of Andromeda's faintest companions, hinting at a treasure trove of undiscovered dwarf galaxies that could reshape our grasp of cosmic evolution and galactic relationships.