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Astronomy ðŸ”
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What does the Milky Way look like from the side? Thanks to data from ESA’s Gaia mission, we now have a detailed map showing its thin, warped disk — home to our Sun and billions of stars. A stunning view of our galaxy’s true shape.
Credit: ESA, Gaia, DPAC, Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
2025-05-14T16:57:58.050Z