Study: Earth Closer to Center of Milky Way Than Previously Thought
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Scientists had long thought the solar system was located on a mere 'spur' of the Milky Way.
Scientists had long thought the solar system was located on a mere 'spur' of the Milky Way.
If the Earth is moving closer to the center of our known Galaxy, why don't I see more stars? - Quora
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Large Magellanic Cloud on Collision Course with Milky Way Galaxy, Astronomy
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ESA - How many stars are there in the Universe?
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Alien's-eye view of the Milky Way: Our galaxy is unusual but not unique
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A New Map of the Milky Way
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Scientists believe black holes are lurking much closer to Earth than we previously thought
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Astronomers Discover the Milky Way Is More Twisted and Warped Than We Thought
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Size of the Milky Way Upgraded, Solving Galaxy Puzzle
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Earth is closer to supermassive black hole at center of our galaxy than we thought
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Black holes at galactic centers produce more energy than previously thought
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Imagine the Universe!