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Spitzer Reveals Off-Centre Star Formation Ring

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Andromeda Galaxy · Science / Astronomy

Spitzer infrared imaging shows an asymmetric ring of star formation and a gap in Andromeda's disk, suggesting past interactions with satellite galaxies.

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