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Milky Way

[mil-kee wey] / ˈmɪl ki ˈweɪ /
NOUN
galaxy
Synonyms
WEAK
elliptical galaxy irregular galaxy island universe spiral galaxy star cluster star system

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In a galaxy like the Milky Way, the two particle types could exist in similar amounts, making interactions more likely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Instead, it formed in a nearby companion galaxy and later moved into the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

This allowed them to calculate both its distance and its motion through the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

A special category known as supermassive black holes, including the one at the center of the Milky Way, can contain millions or even billions of times the mass of the sun.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Now he could see the Milky Way, see it as he had never seen it before, a glimmering shroud across the arch of the sky.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman