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Milky Way satellite distribution Spatial distribution of Milky Way satellite galaxies within 200 kpc. The so-called "classical" satellites, discovered before the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, are shown in orange, while the satellites discovered in SDSS data are shown in light blue. Credit: J. T. A. de Jong | |
Milky Way satellite distribution -- only classical satellites Spatial distribution of Milky Way satellite galaxies within 200 kpc. As above, but only the "classical" satellites are shown. Credit: J. T. A. de Jong | |
Milky Way distribution of spatially coherent streams -- side legend Equatorial projected distribution of Milky Way spatially coherent streams. Legend is displayed on the right side of the image. Credit: B. Pila Díez | |
Milky Way distribution of spatially coherent streams -- labelled Equatorial projected distribution of Milky Way spatially coherent streams. Same as above but streams have been labelled instead of gathered into a legend. Credit: B. Pila Díez |