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A new international study has found a plane of dwarf galaxies orbiting around Centaurus A, challenging a long-held theory that these galaxies are spread out in all directions. The research reveals that spinning pancake-like systems of satellite galaxies are more common than previously thought.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- New study challenges popular theory about dwarf galaxies Australian National University · Feb 1, 2018 · first to report
- Astronomy: A rotating system of satellite galaxies raises questions University of Basel · Feb 1, 2018
- Surprise: Satellite galaxies of Centaurus A are on a coordinated dance American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 1, 2018