fundamentals: deep space

  • The Milky Way Demystified

    The Milky Way Demystified

    Alright, people…time to finish off our exploration of the Milky Way Galaxy, our home in the cosmos! For the past nine weeks, we’ve covered everything from how our galaxy was “discovered” to how it may have formed. But there’s so…

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  • Structure of the Milky Way

    Structure of the Milky Way

    In the vast expanse of the cosmos, the Milky Way Galaxy is our home. You’ve no doubt seen images of the Milky Way and similar galaxies elsewhere online. It’s a large, spiral galaxy, one of the most spectacular galactic shapes.…

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  • Discovery of the Milky Way

    Discovery of the Milky Way

    Ever seen this before? It’s not a sight that most of the developed world gets to see — at least not all the time. Light pollution from major cities completely obscures this view. Even in the suburbs where I live,…

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  • Black Holes: What the Movies Get Wrong

    Black Holes: What the Movies Get Wrong

    Any of you recognize this? To those who don’t, it probably looks like a pretty unimpressive, blurry ring. In fact, this is the first ever image of a black hole, taken with an interferometer the size of the Earth. If…

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