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Stars and solar physics

Stars and solar physics

Composition of gases in the Milky Way appears surprisingly patchy

16 Sep 2021
Artist’s impression of galactic inhomogeneity
Unexpected inhomogeneity Clouds of pristine gas (magenta) accrete onto the Milky Way but do not efficiently mix in the galactic disc, as highlighted for the solar neighbourhood (zoom-in). (©Mark A Garlick)
The interstellar medium (ISM) of gas and dust between the stars seems surprisingly patchy, with larg

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