A new result using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows that the outer spiral arms in the Milky Way galaxy may reach wider than previously thought. This finding may lead astronomers to adjust their understanding of our home galaxy’s structure. A team of astronomers made this discovery by making precise measurements of distances to dust clouds […]
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Astrophysics, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Galaxies, Marshall Astrophysics, Marshall Space Flight Center, The Milky Way, The Universe
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July 1, 2026
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