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Rubin observatory reveals two hidden companions of the Milky Way

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Briefings

The Rubin Observatory detected two previously unknown companions orbiting the Milky Way, potentially completing a census of nearby galaxies. This finding represents a significant wave of discoveries aimed at understanding the fainter objects in the cosmos.

Key points

• Two hidden companions were detected orbiting the Milky Way using data from the Rubin Observatory.
• The discovery aims to complete the census of the Milky Way's neighboring galaxies.

Context

The Rubin Observatory in Chile recently completed a survey that may have identified faint companions to the Milky Way, expanding our understanding of nearby galactic structures.

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