Satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way are celestial companions in our cosmic dance
-Deneb

Satellite Galaxies of the Milky Way reveal the primordial conditions that shaped our Galaxy. Here you can explore these companions who still have so many secrets to reveal.

Canis Major Dwarf

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Sagittarius Dwarf

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Draco II

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Segue 1

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Tucana III

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Hydrus I

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Carina III

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Ursa Major II

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Triangulum II

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Cetus II

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Reticulum II

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Segue 2

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Carina II

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Willman 1

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Coma Berenices Dwarf

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Boötes II

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Boötes III

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Pictor II

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Tucana IV

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Large Magellanic Cloud

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Grus II

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Tucana V

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Ursa Minor Dwarf

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Boötes I

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Small Magellanic Cloud

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Sagittarius II

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Tucana II

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Horologium II

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Draco Dwarf

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DES 1

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Sculptor Dwarf

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Sextans Dwarf

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Eridanus III

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Pegasus IV

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Virgo I

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Reticulum III

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Carina Dwarf

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Horologium I

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Indus I

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Phoenix II

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Ursa Major I

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Aquarius II

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Pictoris I

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Centaurus I

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Crater II

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Grus I

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Hydra II

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Hercules Dwarf

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Fornax Dwarf

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Canes Venatici II

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Leo IV

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Pisces II

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Leo V

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Columba I

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Boötes IV

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Leo II

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Pegasus III

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Canes Venatici I

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Leo I

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Cetus III

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Eridanus II

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Leo T

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