What are Leo I and Leo II Dwarf Galaxies?
What are Leo I and Leo II Dwarf Galaxies?

What are Leo I and Leo II Dwarf Galaxies?

Leo I and Leo II are two dwarf spheroidal galaxies found in the Leo constellation. They are satellite galaxies of the Milky Way and are part of the Local Group. These galaxies contain relatively small numbers of stars compared to larger galaxies and are important in the study of galactic evolution and the distribution of dark matter.

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