"Galactic Theft: The Milky Way's Pilfered Globular Clusters"
Recent research suggests that a significant number of globular clusters in the Milky Way may have been stolen from other galaxies or cannibalized by the Milky Way itself. Astronomers have identified associations between these clusters and dwarf galaxies such as the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy, as well as intact companion galaxies like the Magellanic Clouds. Studies have modeled the orbits of these galaxies and found that the percentage of clusters pulled off varied, with some galaxies more likely to lose their clusters than others. The research also identifies specific globular clusters that are likely to have been stolen from various galaxies, shedding light on the complex history of cluster formation in the Milky Way.
