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How do galaxies grow?
Galaxies like our Milky Way grow by merging with smaller ones, a bit like a snowball rolling down a hill. This story highlights the earliest known merger for our galaxy, with a dwarf galaxy called LKH. These events are crucial for understanding how the Milky Way became the vast home it is today, shaping its structure and star populations over billions of years.
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