Astronomers are shocked to find our galaxy's nearest neighbor is being torn to shreds

An analysis of star movements from the Gaia spacecraft reveals that the Small Magellanic Cloud — a satellite galaxy bound to the Milky Way — is being torn apart by its larger neighbor.

Apr 10, 2025 - 15:01
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Astronomers are shocked to find our galaxy's nearest neighbor is being torn to shreds
An analysis of star movements from the Gaia spacecraft reveals that the Small Magellanic Cloud — a satellite galaxy bound to the Milky Way — is being torn apart by its larger neighbor.