Horologium II

Horologium II, discovered in 2015 through the Dark Energy Survey, is a dwarf galaxy located in the southern celestial hemisphere within the Horologium constellation. As a satellite of the Milky Way, this galaxy exhibits typical characteristics of dwarf systems, such as a relatively small size, low luminosity, and an irregular shape. The detection of Horologium II contributes to the ongoing efforts to map and understand the population of faint stellar systems around our galaxy, shedding light on the dynamics of Milky Way satellites and their interactions with the larger cosmic environment. Scientific investigations into Horologium II offer valuable insights into galaxy formation, the influence of dark matter, and the hierarchical nature of cosmic structures, emphasizing the importance of such dwarf galaxies in unraveling the complexities of the universe.