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Science & ResearchJul 15, 2026

Magnesium isotope ratios in Milky Way and dwarf galaxy stars

Under the assumption of hierarchical galaxy formation, dwarf galaxies are the closest existing analogues to the high-redshift protogalaxies that merged to form the Milky Way.

Under the assumption of hierarchical galaxy formation, dwarf galaxies are the closest existing analogues to the high-redshift protogalaxies that merged to form the Milky Way. These low-mass systems serve as unique laboratories for studying nucleosynthetic channels, given that…

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