A detailed study of 12 streams of stars swirling in and around the Milky Way will ultimately help shed light on our galaxy’s dark matter halo. The post Stellar Streams Are Revealing Their Secrets appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Seeking the Origins of Galactic Stellar Streams
A recent study has identified the origins of many of the long streams of stars that encircle the Milky Way. These streams may contain hints about our galaxy’s past. The post Seeking the Origins of Galactic Stellar Streams appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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