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This Tiny Galaxy Is Crashing Into the Milky Way
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This Tiny Galaxy Is Crashing Into the Milky Way

Did You Know About the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy?

The Cosmic Interaction Between Galaxies

  • The Milky Way galaxy is orbited by a smaller galaxy known as the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy, which interacts with it on a cosmic scale.
  • When these two galaxies collide, they trigger supernova explosions that play a crucial role in star formation.
  • The collision of gas and dust from these galaxies leads to the creation of new stars.
  • Our own star, the Sun, was formed approximately 5 to 6 billion years ago as a result of such cosmic interactions.
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Did you know that there’s a tiny little galaxy orbiting OUR galaxy… and it goes through us all the time! This is our galaxy - the Milky Way, and THAT is the Sagittarius DWARF Galaxy. And when the two collide, this is what happens… For more optimistic science and technology, subscribe! #shorts #space #stars #galaxy #supernova #science