Dwarf galaxy
The Milky Way is surrounded by many dwarf satellite galaxies. This topic is part of Astronomy within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Dwarf galaxy trivia questions
A dwarf galaxy is generally smaller and dimmer than what?
Answer: A major galaxy like the Milky Way
Bonus fact: The Milky Way is surrounded by many dwarf satellite galaxies.
Many dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way are what?
Answer: Satellite galaxies
Bonus fact: Many dwarf galaxies contain very little visible matter compared with the amount of dark matter inferred from their motions.
What is one reason dwarf galaxies matter to cosmology?
Answer: They test models of galaxy formation and dark matter
Bonus fact: The Milky Way is surrounded by many dwarf satellite galaxies.
What makes Omega Centauri unusual compared with many globular clusters?
Answer: Its stars show a wide range of ages and chemical abundances
Bonus fact: This complexity has led some astronomers to suggest it may be the remnant core of a dwarf galaxy.