Hubble Space Telescope image of a dwarf galaxy

Hubble Data Reveals Nearby Dwarf Galaxies Retain Only a Tenth of Their Oxygen

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A study using data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has found that gas-rich dwarf galaxies retain only about 10% of the oxygen produced by their stars. This census of 37 nearby dwarf galaxies highlights significant oxygen loss in these systems, providing new insights into their chemical composition and evolution.

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