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Our Milky Way galaxy might be larger than we thought
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Chelsea Gohd
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Astronomers using data from NASA and ESA observatories have discovered that the Milky Way's spiral arms extend further than previously estimated. This finding may require scientists to revise current models regarding the galaxy's mass and overall structure.
Astrophysics Our Milky Way galaxy might be larger than we thought News By Chelsea Gohd Published 7 July 2026 Astronomers used cosmic explosions to find that we may be wrong about our own galaxy.
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