M 32 Dwarf Galaxy

M32 - Dwarf Galaxy

M32 is a satellite galaxy of the famous Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and was discovered by Le Gentil in 1749. M32 measures only 6.5 ± 0.2 kly[7] in diameter at the widest point. Like most elliptical galaxies, M32 contains mostly older faint red and yellow stars with practically no dust or gas and consequently no current star formation.[8] It does, however, show hints of star formation in the relatively recent past.

The structure and stellar content of M32 is difficult to explain by traditional galaxy formation models. Recent simulations suggest a new scenario in which the strong tidal field of M31 can transform a spiral galaxy into a compact elliptical. As a small spiral galaxy falls into the central parts of M31, most of the outer layers of the smaller spiral are stripped away. The central bulge of the galaxy is much less affected and retains its morphology. Tidal effects trigger a massive star burst in the core, resulting in the high density of M32 we observe today.

M32 is home to the advanced Leedei who became Union Members fairly recently. The Leedei have not found any sentient life in their own Dwarf Galaxy (There is plenty of Non sentient life) but so far no other sentient species has been discovered. There are 183 Star Systems settled and occupied by the Seedei and other Union Settlers. There is a Bridge Connection with Space Train (Called Road to Seedei or simply Seedei Street)