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The Milky Way is even BIGGER than we thought: Research reveals how our galaxy's gigantic spiral arms stretch 10% further than previously believed
The Milky Way's spiral arms extend 10% further than previously believed, making the galaxy larger than earlier estimates suggested. Research reveals new insights into the structure and scale of our galaxy.
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