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The Milk Way is the galaxy our solar system calls home. For thousands of years, the Milky Way's beauty and wonder have inspired legendary stories and curious astronomers gazing at the night sky.
We've only recently learned some of the fascinating details of the Milk Way. While there is still more left to be uncovered, here are 10 facts we know about the Milk Way.
We've only recently learned some of the fascinating details of the Milk Way. While there is still more left to be uncovered, here are 10 facts we know about the Milk Way.
10 Facts You May Not Know About the Milky Way
Posted from discovermagazine.com
Science
Astronomy
Physics
Space
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Me too. We were fortunate to have an opportunity to do this in one of the state parks with virtually no light pollution. Amazing sight!
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PO3 Shayne Seibert
At my family's ranch there is minimal light pollution and it's just spectacular to walk outside and view it. Here in Wyoming, there are a lot of places with very little light pollution as well.
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