Ancient Stars (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Durham University

Ancient Stars (1 of 2)

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This simulation shows a Milky Way-like galaxy around five billion years ago when most satellite galaxy collisions were happening.

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Andrew Cooper/John Helly, Durham University

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