10/21/2026
Dark Matter · stars

A Stubborn Question Answered: New Research Reveals How the Milky Way's Disk Formed

Filed by Dr. Kai Vega
A Stubborn Question Answered: New Research Reveals How the Milky Way's Disk Formed
Figuring out how the Milky Way's thin and thick disks formed is a tough question in astronomy. It relies on determining individual stellar ages accurately. Gaia was pretty good at that, and new research based on its data may have found the answer.
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Dr. Kai Vega
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