44 million Milky Way stars glimmer in galaxy’s largest 3D map

Popular ScienceTuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8:06:19 PM
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44 million Milky Way stars glimmer in galaxy’s largest 3D map
Astronomers have unveiled the largest 3D map of the Milky Way, charting 44 million stars across 4,000 light-years, thanks to the Gaia space observatory. This groundbreaking achievement not only enhances our understanding of our galaxy's structure but also opens new avenues for research in stellar evolution and cosmic phenomena. It's an exciting time for astronomy as we gain deeper insights into the universe around us.
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