A larger Milky Way
JAN 06, 2009
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.022965
BBC NEWS : Our galaxy is much bigger than once thought, according to research presented at a major astronomy meeting this week.
The results suggest the Milky Way is roughly the same size as Andromeda, the largest galaxy in our local group.
What is more, it is moving 15% faster than earlier predictions.
© 2009 American Institute of Physics
