galactic disk
A new 3D map of the Milky Way Uses close to 66,000 Stars and Reveals New Details About the Shape of our Galaxy
A new study by a team of Polish astronomers has revealed details about the shape of the Milky Way's center…
12 months ago
Part of the Milky Way Is Much Older Than Previously Believed
The Milky Way is older than astronomers thought, or part of it is. A newly-published study shows that part of…
2 years ago
A New Way to Measure the Age of the Milky Way
Using data collected by Kepler's K2 observation campaign, an international team of scientists was able to more accurately predict the…
4 years ago
The Milky Way is Actually Warped
A new study by a team of Chinese scientists has shown that the galaxy actually has a warped, S-shape to…
5 years ago