"Discovery: Slowly Slithering Wave-Like Structure Found in Our Galaxy"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered that the Radcliffe Wave, a massive wave-shaped structure in the Milky Way, is not static but is actually oscillating like a traveling wave. Using data from the Gaia spacecraft, researchers have found that the wave is slowly undulating through the galaxy, influenced by the gravity of normal matter. This discovery raises questions about the origins and prevalence of such wave-like structures in galaxies, with theories ranging from supernova explosions to gravitational interactions with other galaxies. The findings provide new insights into the dynamics of the Milky Way and could lead to the discovery of more wave-like structures in the future.
