Astronomers detected a massive magnetic twist inside the Milky Way that could reshape understanding of our galaxy

Scientists have uncovered something unusual deep inside the Milky Way. It is not a new planet or a hidden star. A giant ...
Science Daily

Scientists found a giant magnetic “twist” hidden inside the Milky Way

Astronomers have uncovered a strange magnetic “flip” hidden inside the Milky Way. Using a new radio telescope, researchers ...

The Milky Way will be visible in May: Here’s when to enjoy the spiral galaxy

The May 16 new moon will create ideal dark sky conditions for viewing the Milky Way’s glowing core. Stargazers can expect the ...
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Gaia space observatory maps nearly 2 billion stars in Milky Way galaxy

At least that's what the most current map shows. Astronomers have mapped the most extensive atlas of our Milky Way galaxy yet, including the positions of each and every one of those stars. The ...

Scientists Uncover the Surprising Source of Strange Clouds Near the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole

New observations and simulations by a research team led by MPE show that a massive binary star near the center of our Galaxy ...

Hubble finds something about the Milky Way's core just doesn't add up

From this vantage point looking at the Milky Way from its edge, the galactic bulge might appear as a glowing orb of stars, ...
Forbes

A ‘Great Wave’ Is Rippling Through The Milky Way, Scientists Say

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia space telescope has ...