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galactic

[guh-lak-tik] / gəˈlæk tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
stellar
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A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian has achieved a first by using galactic archaeology to uncover the past of a galaxy beyond the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The forthcoming film will take place 17 years after the events of Dune: Part Two and follow the consequences of Paul Atreides' rise as galactic emperor.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Conditions near the galactic center include stronger radiation and more frequent interactions between stars.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

While the colder climate of space holds appeal for some backers of the galactic data-center vision, “there’s no airflow,” Huang noted, which could present challenges when it comes to dissipating heat.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

The stars that outline the arms do not survive even a single galactic rotation; only the spiral pattern remains.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan