The Milky Way and some of its famous members

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The Milky Way and some of its famous members

Artwork of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The position within the galaxy of some well known objects is also shown: supernova remnants with their peculiar objects (black holes and neutron stars) SS433, M1, Tycho, Vela and G109.1-1.0; starbirth regions W3 and Orion; a young powerful star, Eta Carinae, and the Pleiades, a cluster of newly-born stars. The Milky Way contains at least 100 billion stars and may be divided into three regions: the central bulge (white-yellow at centre), the disc with the spiral arms and the galactic halo (not shown). The central bulge is populated by old stars whereas the disc contains young stars and a higher density of open star clusters and interstellar gas

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Cosmology Galactic Galaxy Milky Way Supernova Remnants

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This breathtaking artwork captures the magnificence of our galaxy, the Milky Way, and some of its most renowned members. The image showcases a stunning display of celestial objects, each with their own unique significance within our galactic neighborhood. Among the featured stars are supernova remnants accompanied by enigmatic entities like black holes and neutron stars. SS433, M1, Tycho, Vela, and G109.1-1.0 stand as testaments to the explosive forces that shape our universe. In contrast to these remnants lie starbirth regions W3 and Orion, where new life emerges from interstellar gas clouds. One prominent figure in this cosmic masterpiece is Eta Carinae - a youthful powerhouse illuminating its surroundings with an intense radiance. Its brilliance serves as a reminder of the immense energy generated by young stars. Adding to this stellar ensemble is the Pleiades cluster; a congregation of newborn stars shining brightly against the backdrop of space's infinite canvas. The Milky Way itself spans across this awe-inspiring composition; home to over 100 billion stars divided into three distinct regions: the central bulge at its core populated by ancient luminaries; a disc adorned with spiral arms housing young stars along with open star clusters and interstellar gas; and finally, an unseen galactic halo encompassing it all. This artwork not only celebrates the beauty found within our galaxy but also invites us to ponder upon its vastness and complexity – reminding us that we are mere spectators in this grand cosmic

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