Gaia Space Telescope Discovers Ancient Star Streams Shiva and Shakti, Key to Milky Way's Formation

The discovery of two ancient star streams named Shiva and Shakti, over 12 billion years old, sheds light on the earliest stages of the Milky Way galaxy's development.

Gaia space telescope's latest findings reveal Shiva and Shakti, two ancient stellar streams that played a crucial role in the formation of the Milky Way galaxy.
Named after Hindu deities, these streams are remnants of galaxies that merged with an early version of the Milky Way over 12 billion years ago.
The discovery helps astronomers understand the Milky Way's growth from its initial stages to its current spiral structure.
Shiva and Shakti's stars are among the oldest in the galaxy, providing insights into the early universe's chemical composition and stellar evolution.
Future observations by Gaia are expected to unlock more secrets about the Milky Way's infancy and its various merger events.

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