A monster molecular cloud has been discovered in our galaxy – “No one had any idea this existed”
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A massive molecular cloud spanning 200 light years has been discovered in an overlooked region of the Milky Way. Nicknamed the "Midpoint cloud," this previously unknown gas and dust formation contains potential star birth sites, a new maser, turbulent gas patterns, and evidence of stellar feedback. This discovery reveals how material flows from our galaxy's disk to its center, helping astronomers understand galaxy formation and star birth in extreme environments.
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