Leo V

Leo V is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy orbiting within the gravitational influence of the Milky Way. This satellite galaxy was discovered in 2007 during the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) and is situated in the Leo constellation. It is positioned approximately 180,000 light-years away from Earth. Leo V is considered one of the smallest and faintest galaxies known within the Milky Way's neighborhood. With a diameter spanning around 160 light-years, Leo V is categorized as a dwarf galaxy due to its diminutive size and low luminosity. Its stellar population predominantly comprises old stars, formed over 10 billion years ago, displaying low metallicity, which indicates a scarcity of heavier elements compared to the Sun.