Event Brief
Milky Way swallowed a smaller galaxy 11.8 billion years ago
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
Summary: Star cluster observations provide evidence the Milky Way merged with a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago.
WHO: Scientists observing clusters of stars near the Milky Way’s centre
WHAT: Found evidence the Milky Way swallowed a smaller galaxy
WHEN: Dec 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Milky Way’s centre
WHY: Scientists identified evidence from observations of star clusters near the Milky Way’s centre.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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