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Hubble Solves Merger Mystery From Milky Way’s Early Years

First publishedAug 17, 15:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 17, 21:44 UTC · 13m ago

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Hubble Solves Merger Mystery From Milky Way’s Early Years

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What's the story?: Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science AI & Hubble Science Explore the Night Sky Observatory Hubble Observatory Hubble Design Mission Operations Science Operations Astronaut Missions to Hubble Hubble vs.
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When was it last updated?: 13m ago.

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