Local Group
Group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way
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| March 2025 | The Center for Astrophysics announced the discovery of strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. |
| 2024 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Leo K, Leo M, Sextans II, Virgo III, and Aquarius III satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
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| 2023 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Ursa Major III satellite galaxy of the Milky Way
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| 2022 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Pegasus IV, Boötes V, Leo Minor I, Virgo II, and Leo VI satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
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| 2021 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Eridanus IV galaxy was first discovered.
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| November 2021 | Astronomers discovered a new black hole inside the Large Magellanic Cloud using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile, with its gravity influenced by a nearby star about five times the mass of the Sun. |
| 2020 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Centaurus I and Pegasus W satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
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| 2019 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Boötes IV galaxy discovered, continuing the exploration of the Milky Way's galactic neighborhood.
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| 2018 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Several new satellite galaxies identified: Antlia 2, Hydrus I, Carina II, Carina III, and Willman 1, demonstrating ongoing astronomical research.
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| 2017 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Cetus III galaxy discovered, further expanding our understanding of the Milky Way's satellite system.
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| 2016 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Crater II, Aquarius II, Virgo I, and DES 1 satellite galaxies, continuing the detailed mapping of the Milky Way's surroundings.
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| 2015 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
A significant year with multiple satellite galaxy discoveries, including Eridanus II, Tucana IV, Columba I, Grus II, Hydra II, Reticulum III, Pegasus III, Tucana III, Horologium II, Sagittarius II, Triangulum II, Draco II, Tucana V, Reticulum II, and Tucana II.
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| 2010 |
Satellite galaxies of the Milky Way
Discovery of Pisces II satellite galaxy of the Milky Way
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