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Milky Way

The galaxy that contains our Solar System, characterized by its barred spiral structure with multiple spiral arms extending from a central bar.

Source: esa.int

APODs including "Milky Way"

M82: An Irregular Galaxy

M82: An Irregular Galaxy

28/07/1995

M15: A Great Globular Cluster

M15: A Great Globular Cluster

26/07/1995

M31: The Andromeda Galaxy

M31: The Andromeda Galaxy

24/07/1995

The Cartwheel Galaxy

The Cartwheel Galaxy

02/07/1995

The Hooker Telescope on Mt. Wilson

The Hooker Telescope on Mt. Wilson

01/07/1995

Spiral Galaxy M100

Spiral Galaxy M100

26/06/1995

Gamma Ray Sky Map

Gamma Ray Sky Map

23/06/1995

Supernova 1987a Aftermath

Supernova 1987a Aftermath

21/06/1995