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Synthetic Universe
How the Milky Way Was Built: Gaia Reveals Our Galaxy’s Ancient Past
38 minutes Posted Nov 1, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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New data from the Gaia mission is revealing how the Milky Way evolved from a thick, turbulent disk into the thin, flat galaxy we see today. 

Discover how stars preserve the history of our cosmic home and how a crucial turning point 10.85 billion years ago is reshaping our understanding of the galaxy’s origins.

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