The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy Is Orbiting The Milky Way
Sagittarius

The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy Is Orbiting The Milky Way

This elliptical galaxy is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, located about 70,000 light-years away and named for its position in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently being disrupted by the Milky Way's gravitational forces, losing stars and gas.

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March 29, 2026
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