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Dartmouth Discovers 355 New Satellite Galaxies Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries

8/7/2025

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Dartmouth astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the cosmos, unveiling 355 candidate satellite galaxies surrounding dwarf galaxies, including 264 never-before-seen. This pivotal research sheds light on the mysteries of dark matter and galaxy formation, emphasizing the crucial role smaller galaxies play in unraveling the universe's intricate structure.

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Dartmouth astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the cosmos, unveiling 355 candidate satellite galaxies surrounding dwarf galaxies, including 264 never-before-seen. This pivotal research sheds light on the mysteries of dark matter and galaxy formation, emphasizing the crucial role smaller galaxies play in unraveling the universe's intricate structure.