Cosmic Cannibalism: The Milky Way Devoured the LKH Galaxy 11.8 Billion Years Ago
🌌 Astronomers, using Hubble and Gaia, discovered that the Milky Way devoured the dwarf galaxy LKH 11.8 billion years ago. This event became a key stage in the formation of our galaxy, triggering a burst of star formation and enriching the interstellar medium with heavy elements. The study was published in Nature Astronomy. #Science #Astronomy #MilkyWay
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