New dwarf galaxies discovered in orbit around the Milky Way
Cambridge, UK (SPX) Mar 12, 2015 - A team of astronomers from the University of Cambridge have identified nine new dwarf satellites orbiting the Milky Way, the largest number ever discovered at once. The findings, from newly-released imaging data taken from the Dark Energy Survey, may help unravel the mysteries behind dark matter, the invisible substance holding galaxies together. The new results also mark the first discove ... more
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