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More than a billion stars mapped in Milky Way: ESA The Gaia space probe, launched in December 2013, has mapped more than a billion stars in the Milky Way.

14 September 2016

Cosmic ray mystery lifted in new findings Cosmic rays -- fast-moving particles that constantly pummel our planet -- come from the explosion of supernovae, new research confirmed Thursday, resolving an astronomical mystery.

15 February 2013

'17 billion' Earth-sized planets in Milky Way: study The Milky Way contains at least 17 billion planets the size of Earth, and likely many more, according to a study out Monday that raises the chances of discovering a sister planet to ours.

08 January 2013

PHOTO: Non-professional astronomer made a unique panoramic image of the Milky Way American photographer and non-professional astronomer Nick Risinger pictured a unique panoramic view of the Milky Way in real color.

02 June 2011