All articles tagged with #galactic wave
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Scientists using Gaia data have discovered a massive wave rippling through the Milky Way's disc, stretching over thousands of lightyears, but the cause remains unknown, with possibilities including past galactic collisions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Earth.com
Astronomers using Gaia data have discovered a massive wave rippling through the outer disk of the Milky Way, revealing complex motions and possible past disturbances in our galaxy's structure, with future Gaia data expected to refine these findings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
A large wave of star movements has been detected in the Milky Way using ESA's Gaia data, possibly caused by a past galaxy collision, but further research is needed to confirm its origin.