Milky Way Galaxy: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

News •

Hubble Peers into Messier 30 to Uncover Milky Way’s Past • Nov. 9, 2026, 10:17 AM ET (Sci.News)

Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting • Nov. 7, 2026, 4:14 AM ET (Science Daily)

The Milky Way grew by devouring galaxies, leaving a trail of ghost stars • Nov. 2, 2026, 9:00 PM ET (The Hindu)

Dust-shrouded Milky Way star cluster may be nearly as old as the universe • Nov. 2, 2026, 6:40 AM ET (Phys.org)

A gamma-ray powerhouse's smoking gun? Gas trail points to microquasar jets • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Phys.org)

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Milky Way Galaxy

Milky Way Galaxy

Milky Way Galaxy

globular cluster M80

open cluster NGC 290

Orion Nebula (M42)

Cat's Eye Nebula

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