Science & ResearchJul 30, 2026
Characterizing the disruption of Böotes III: a missing link in the Galactic halo?
The Böotes III (Boo3) dwarf galaxy has long been suspected of being the progenitor of Styx, a ~50°-long stellar stream that was simultaneously discovered in the same region of sky.
The Böotes III (Boo3) dwarf galaxy has long been suspected of being the progenitor of Styx, a ~50°-long stellar stream that was simultaneously discovered in the same region of sky. Boo3's diffuse morphology, large velocity dispersion, small pericenter, and excess of candidate…
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