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Milky Way
There are many galaxies like it, but this one is ours; the Milky Way Galaxy, home of the Terran Solar System, is one of several galaxies in the known universe. Sites in this category deal with the observation, character, and composition of the Milky Way.
Sites in Milky Way
GAIA: The Galactic Census Project
A European Space Agency satellite mission designed to determine the composition, formation and evolution of our Galaxy, and create a detailed 3D map of over a billion stars.
The Milky Way: Our Galaxy
An educational guide to our galaxy's history and part in the universe.
APOD: Milky Way
NASA's "Astronomy Picture of the Day" index to Milky Way images.
The Milky Way
A short definition of the Milky Way's components and composition.
StarChild: The Milky Way
A kids' guide to the galaxy, complete with an educational song.
Milky Way Could Hold Remnants of Last Galactic 'Meal'
Some celestial detective work strongly suggests that the Milky Way consumed a smaller galaxy billions of years ago.
The Milky Way Galaxy: Our Home
A brief illustrated definition of the Milky Way.
The Milky Way Galaxy
An informational hub page for material on our galaxy, with links and references.
Multiwavelength Milky Way
Technical overview of various frequency scans of the galaxy, with images and data files, from NASA's Astrophysics Data Facility.
MSN Learning & Research Plus: Milky Way
Encyclopedia article providing an introduction to the galaxy's characteristics.
The Milky Way Galaxy
Illustrated and technical overview of the galaxy's structure and composition.
Virtual Universe: Milky Way Galaxy
WebSpace VRML models of the Milky Way, available with 40,000 or 4,000 stars and the appropriate distribution of 15 spectral types.
Scientific American: Our Growing, Breathing Galaxy
Detailed historical information and new discoveries about our galaxy.
What is the Milky Way Called in Different Languages?
Translated names of the galaxy in various languages.
Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik - Galactic Center Research
The research team, observations, results, publications, image gallery, and related links. |
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