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Milky Way

[mil-kee wey] / ˈmɪl ki ˈweɪ /


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Astronomers have unveiled a striking new view of the center of the Milky Way, exposing an intricate network of cosmic gas filaments in unprecedented detail.

From Science Daily

Nearly a century ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that almost all galaxies are receding from the Milky Way.

From Science Daily

Astronomers selected this area because it lies far from the crowded plane of the Milky Way, reducing interference from nearby stars and dust.

From Science Daily

It's only the excited energy of Siân and James that makes me realise it is actually something else - the Milky Way.

From BBC

The Milky Way itself contains a stellar bar at its center.

From Science Daily