BREAKING NEWS: Andromeda X--Andromeda's Newest Satellite Galaxy



The discovery of a new galaxy orbiting Andromeda gives a boost to the
leading theory of galaxy formation, say astronomers in Europe and the United
States. The new galaxy, named Andromeda X, is the dimmest satellite galaxy
ever seen around Andromeda. For the full story, including a
never-before-published color image of the new galaxy, see
http://KenCroswell.com/AndromedaX.html .

Other recent stories:
Most Stars Are Single (January 19, 2006):
http://KenCroswell.com/MostStarsAreSingle.html .
The Cosmic Origin of Carbon (January 11, 2006):
http://KenCroswell.com/OriginOfCarbon.html .
The Tenth Planet's First Anniversary (January 5, 2006):
http://KenCroswell.com/TenthPlanetFirstAnniversary.html .
Pulsar at the Galactic Center? (January 3, 2006):
http://KenCroswell.com/G359.html .
The Three Moons of Pluto (December 21, 2005):
http://KenCroswell.com/PlutoMoons.html .
The First Direct Distance to Andromeda (November 4, 2005):
http://KenCroswell.com/AndromedaDistance.html .

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