Researchers have found a new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy. Here's why they say that's important
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Tucana B as seen in the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys sky browser (left) and in the deeper Magellan r-band IMACS data (right).
Astronomers say they’ve discovered a new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy, which they believe can help answer some questions about the early stages of the universe.
The team of researchers was led by astronomer David Sand from the University of Arizona. The Show spoke with him to learn about the discovery and its significance.
