Formation of Dwarf Galaxies
Current theory states that most galaxies, including dwarf galaxies, form in association with dark matter or out of gas containing metals. However, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer space probe identified new dwarf galaxies forming out of gases lacking metals. These galaxies were located in the Leo Ring, a cloud of hydrogen and helium around two massive galaxies in the constellation Leo.
Conversely, dwarf galaxies because of their small size have been observed to be pulled toward and ripped by neighbouring spiral galaxies till they ultimately merge.
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