Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy Interaction with the Milky Way (VIDEO)

Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)

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Simulation showing the drastic episodes of star formation produced by the approach and interaction of the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy with the Milky Way 6,000, 2,000 and 1,000 billion years ago.

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Sagittarius orbital evolution adapted from David R. Law (Dunlap Institute, University of Toronto). Gabriel Pérez Díaz, SMM (IAC).

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