Gaia telescope data creates detailed 3D map of Milky Way star-forming regions

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Astronomers created the most detailed 3D map of Milky Way star-forming regions using Gaia telescope data. The map reveals how massive young stars shape their galactic surroundings, showing cavities and gas streams. It uses data from millions of stars to map these hidden nurseries. This new 3D view provides unprecedented insight into stellar nurseries and the powerful influence of massive stars on their environments.


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