Supercomputer simulation shows 100 undiscovered galaxies may orbit the Milky Way

The Milky Way surrounded by satellite galaxies, as simulated by Acquarius-A-L1. (Image credit: Aquarius simulations, Virgo Consortium/Dr Mark Lovell.) Researchers say the Milky Way may be surrounded by many as-yet-undiscovered satellite galaxies. Using high-resolution simulations of our galaxy's dark matter—the…



