Astronomers analyzing testing data from the state-of-the-art Vera C. Rubin Observatory have successfully spotted one of the smallest and most elusive satellite galaxies ever seen. Named ‘Aquarius IV’, this ultra-faint dwarf galaxy is located approximately 350,000 light-years away from us. The discovery showcases the incredible sensitivity of the observatory’s next-generation imaging technology, which is designed to map the deep universe and help scientists unmask the mysteries of dark matter.
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