The Lord of the Stardust Rings

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IT MAY look like the Eye of Sauron from The Lord Of The Rings but this is actually the latest photograph of distant galaxy Andromeda.

The infrared image, taken using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, reveals a dust ring deep within the galaxy which has never been seen before. Scientists believe it was formed 210million years ago when another galaxy, known as M32, collided with Andromeda. The collision has led scientists to reassess their belief that the galaxy is perfect example of galactic tranquillity where not much happens.

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