What Theories Are Impacted by the New Discovery About the Magellanic Clouds?

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The recent discovery that the Magellanic Clouds are not native to the Milky Way but are instead 'Travelers' from outer space challenges existing theories about their formation and relationship with our galaxy. This revelation undermines models that classify the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as satellite galaxies of the Milky Way. The implications of this finding could lead to a reevaluation of galactic formation theories and the dynamics of galaxy interactions. The discussion highlights the need for further research and validation of these new insights. Overall, this discovery significantly impacts our understanding of the Magellanic Clouds' origins and their role in the cosmos.
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Yeah, firstly hi again. For guys remembering my short episode on the forum - aaaw that's nice you remember me :)

But getting to the point.
I've read on the news recently that both Magellanic clouds were discovered to be 'Travelers' from outer space. They aren't as thought children of our galaxy, or smaller sisters, but they come from somewhere and are just passing by.

So I begun with a good brief information. This discovery seems to destroy some theories - and that's my question. What theories were depending on LMC/SMC assigned to Milky Way?

Thanks a lot and cu :)
 
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Welcome back, Bart. While I'm no astronomer, it will always be helpful if you could provide a link to the source where you read about this discovery.
 
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