Aug 18, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
Milky Way swallowed a smaller galaxy 11.8 billion years ago
By The BriefBrief
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:
Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
WHY:
Scientists identified evidence from observations of star clusters near the Milky Way’s centre.
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