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

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: 1 September 2019
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