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Our galactic neighbor Andromeda has a bunch of satellite galaxies — and they're weirdly pointing at us (www.space.com)

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Our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, or M31) appears to sport a lopsided arrangement of satellite galaxies that defy scientific models, stumping astronomers who are also trying to figure out why so many of this galaxy's family members point in our direction. All but one of M31's brightest 37 satellites are on the side of the Andromeda spiral that faces our Milky Way galaxy – the odd one out being Messier 110, which is easily visible in amateur images of the Andromeda Galaxy.

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[–] irishPotato 2 points 2 weeks ago

Never occurred to me before that the plot in 3 Body Problem might be a gross underestimate of what other sentient life might plan in order to wipe us out…