Astronomers have uncovered evidence suggesting the Milky Way was flipped by more than 90 degrees after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as the Gaia Sausage around 10 billion years ago. Researchers say the massive impact reshaped the galaxy long before the Solar System formed, offering fresh insights into the Milky Way's turbulent past.

The cosmic collision that changed our galaxy

Astronomers have uncovered evidence suggesting the Milky Way was flipped by more than 90 degrees after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as the Gaia Sausage around 10 billion years ago. Researchers say the massive impact reshaped the galaxy long before the Solar System formed, offering fresh insights into the Milky Way's turbulent past.


Cosmic Gymnastics: Our Milky Way galaxy flipped on its side

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