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  2. Milky Way - Wikipedia

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    The Milky Way [c] is the galaxy that ... Alternatively, a minority of astronomers propose that a modification of the law of gravity may explain the observed rotation ...

  3. Milky Way (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    The Greek name for the Milky Way (Γαλαξίας Galaxias) is derived from the Greek word for milk (γάλα, gala). One legend explains how the Milky Way was created by Heracles (Roman Hercules) when he was a baby. [16] His father, Zeus, was fond of his son, who was born of the mortal woman Alcmene.

  4. List of nearest galaxies - Wikipedia

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    Largest Galaxy in the Local Group (The Milky Way is the second largest), with at least 19 satellite galaxies. Barred spiral galaxy. 152,000 ly 87

  5. Earliest building blocks of the Milky Way discovered near its ...

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    The Milky Way started out small and grew in size as it merged with other galaxies, gaining stars as well as hydrogen to form more stars. Each galaxy has hydrogen gas that aids in the birth of stars.

  6. Galaxy rotation curve - Wikipedia

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    The mass estimations for galaxies based on the light they emit are far too low to explain the velocity observations. [3] The galaxy rotation problem is the discrepancy between observed galaxy rotation curves and the theoretical prediction, assuming a centrally dominated mass associated with the observed luminous material.

  7. How to spot the Milky Way without a telescope this summer - AOL

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    Story at a glance (NewsNation) — This summer, you can gaze at the Milky Way without the need for a telescope, but you may have to drive a bit to get a good view. The center of our galaxy is ...

  8. Galactic Center - Wikipedia

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    The nature of the Milky Way's bar, which extends across the Galactic Center, is also actively debated, with estimates for its half-length and orientation spanning between 1–5 kpc (short or a long bar) and 10–50°. [23] [25] [27] Certain authors advocate that the Milky Way features two distinct bars, one nestled within the other. [28]

  9. Webb telescope captures outskirts of Milky Way in ... - AOL

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    While Earth is located about 26,000 light-years from what's known as the galactic center, the outer portions of the Milky Way are even further, at about 58,000 light-years from our galaxy's ...