The nearly invisible galaxy hiding in our cosmic backyard
In short: Astronomers have identified Aquarius IV, a galaxy orbiting so close to the Milky Way that it remained undetected for so long.
This video explores the discovery of Aquarius IV, a galaxy that is practically invisible and orbits in close proximity to our own Milky Way.
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