New map reveals complex magnetic field in the Milky Way

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A new map reveals the Milky Way's magnetic field is far more complex than previously understood. International scientists, led by UBC Okanagan, used the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory's 15-meter telescope to create the first broadband map of Faraday rotation, showing intricate magnetic structures across the northern sky. This research, part of the Global Magneto-Ionic Medium Survey, provides unprecedented detail on magnetic fields, crucial for understanding cosmic evolution and star formation.


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