Tag: Cosmic Filaments

July 20, 2025 at 9:48 am

New Study Reveals How A “Bone” In The Milky Way Was Broken

Cosmic Filament in the Milky Way

When astronomers look toward the middle of the Milky Way, they see massive structures that are commonly called bones due to their appearance. There are 20 of these structures known so far, though more may still lie hidden. The bones are a type of giant molecular filament (GMF), which are the densest areas of the…

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