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NASA's "Astronomy Picture of the Day" index to Milky Way images.
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Encyclopedia article providing an introduction to the galaxy's characteristics.
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The research team, observations, results, publications, image gallery, and related links.
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Some celestial detective work strongly suggests that the Milky Way consumed a smaller galaxy billions of years ago.
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Technical overview of various frequency scans of the galaxy, with images and data files, from NASA's Astrophysics Data Facility.
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Detailed historical information and new discoveries about our galaxy.
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A kids' guide to the galaxy, complete with an educational song.
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A short definition of the Milky Way's components and composition.
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Illustrated and technical overview of the structure and composition.
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A brief illustrated definition of the Milky Way.
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Translated names in various languages.
