M31 Puts a new Spin on Dwarf Galaxies

The discovery of a new fast moving dwarf galaxy, named Andromeda XIV, which seems to orbit our closest spiral galaxy, Andromeda, also known as M31 amongst astronomers, questions again the scientists' calculations regarding the mass of M31, and may provide new information about the nature... [ read more >> ]

Image of the nearest spiral galaxy, Andromeda also known as M31

Image comment: Image of the nearest spiral galaxy, Andromeda also known as M31
Image credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Image of the nearest spiral galaxy, Andromeda also known as M31