A Galaxy for the holidays

Galaxy Unpacked, 23 Sep

Get Ready to Galaxy

The Milky Way Galaxy is a vast and awe-inspiring cosmic structure that serves as our home in the vastness of space. Named after the faint band of light that arches across the night sky, it is a barred spiral galaxy that stretches across an estimated diameter of 100,000 to 120,000 light-years. Within this immense expanse, billions of stars, planets, and other celestial objects reside, creating a tapestry of wonder and intrigue. Located in the Local Group, a cluster of galaxies, the Milky Way is o