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What did Galileo Galilei do in 1610?
He first resolved the band of light from the Milky Way into individual stars with his telescope
Why is the Milky Way described as a hazy band of light from Earth?
Because it is viewed from within its disk-shaped structure
What was the conclusion of the 1920 Great Debate between Harlow Shapley and Heber Doust Curtis?
The Milky Way is just one of many galaxies
What does the term 'Milky Way' mean?
A translation of the Latin via lactea
Test your knowledge about the Milky Way galaxy, including its appearance from Earth and its structure. Learn more about the term Milky Way and its historical significance.
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