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The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find

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Rahul Rao
The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find
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Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have observed a significant decline in star formation within the Andromeda galaxy over the last 40 million years. Researchers suggest that the smaller neighboring galaxy M32 may be influencing this deceleration.

Galaxies The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find News By Rahul Rao Published 10 August 2026 "We can't explicitly say that we are seeing a decrease in star formation because of M32. But it's right there, and it's definitely the most likely suspect."

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