Gaia space observatory maps nearly 2 billion stars in Milky Way galaxy

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There are nearly 2 billion stars in our galaxy. At least that's what the most current map shows. Astronomers have mapped the most extensive atlas of our Milky Way galaxy yet, including the positions of each and every one of those stars.

Astronomers have mapped the most extensive atlas of our Milky Way galaxy yet, including the positions of each and every one of those stars. At least that's what the most current map shows. Astronomers have mapped the most extensive atlas of our Milky Way galaxy yet, including the positions of each and every one of those stars.also tracked the movement, colors and brightness of these stars as well as the first visible measurement of the acceleration of our solar system.

This acceleration information will allow astronomers to measure the mass of our galaxy and better understand the origins of our solar system within our galaxy. The so-called "Galaxy Surveyor" telescope helped scientists produce the most accurate three-dimensional map of our galaxy to date. This also means that the spacecraft doesn't have any interference from Earth's light and it can use the minimum amount of fuel to remain in a fixed position.

 

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