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    A Viking galaxy found by Hipparcos shows how the Milky Way grew

    The brightest of 12 early intruders into the Milky Way, newly identified with the help of ESA's Hipparcos satellite, is this star in the Draco constellation.


    Last Update: 10 Jun 2003

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