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Milky Way’s Mass Smaller Than Expected
New data from the Gaia space telescope reveals that the Milky Way contains significantly less dark matter than previously thought, with a mass of only
Oldest stars in Milky Way observed.
Astronomers have made surprising observations while creating the most comprehensive collection of old stars from the center of the Milky Way. Some stars that were
Active Black Hole in Milky Way
The black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy recently lit up brightly, with the afterglow of Sagittarius A*’s last major activity still
Galaxy mirrors early Milky Way.
Astronomers have discovered a galaxy that resembles the early Milky Way, providing new insights into the formation of our home galaxy. The galaxy, named “The
New data reveals Milky Way’s shape
New measurements reveal that the Milky Way has a significantly different shape than previously thought. For decades, astronomers believed that most galaxies had either an
Anomalous Milky Way Galaxy
The Milky Way is a massive and large spiral galaxy that is unique in its cosmic neighborhood. Scientists are still unsure why our home galaxy
3.3 Billion Stars in Milky Way Map
The National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NSF’s NOIRLab) has released the most detailed map of the Milky Way galaxy to date. The map contains over
