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Rubin observatory reveals two hidden companions of the Milky Way

Preview data from the recently completed NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile point to a wave of discoveries that may complete the census of the Milky Way's neighboring galaxies—including its faintest companions.

October 29, 2026 15 views
Rubin observatory reveals two hidden companions of the Milky Way
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Preview data from the recently completed NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile point to a wave of discoveries that may complete the census of the Milky Way's neighboring galaxies—including its faintest companions.

Originally published at Phys.org

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