NASA’s Chandra Examines Milky Way at Arms’ Length

According to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Milky Way may be wider than we thought. Using precise measurements of dust clouds, a team of astronomers discovered that the outer spiral arms could extend further than previously believed, potentially requiring scientists to revise their understanding of our galaxy's structure.

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