Gaia's Discovery Illuminates Ancient Star Streams Shaping the Milky Way

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 22, 2024

ESA's Gaia space telescope has made a interesting discovery in the history of the Milky Way by identifying two ancient star streams, Shakti and Shiva, which played a crucial role in the formation of our galaxy over 12 billion years ago. These streams, predating the oldest parts of the Milky Way's spiral arms and disc, offer unprecedented insights into the early stages of galactic formation.