B Is the Milky Way Warped? New 3D Map Reveals Surprising Findings

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The discussion revolves around a new 3D map of the Milky Way that reveals its warped structure. Participants note the difficulty in locating Earth's position on the map, with one highlighting the presence of a sun symbol indicating our location. There is some light-hearted banter about finding other stars, such as Altair 4. The conversation reflects a mix of curiosity and humor regarding the complexities of interpreting the map. Overall, the findings of the warped Milky Way have sparked interest and engagement among participants.
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https://www.inverse.com/article/58175-study-shows-the-milky-way-is-warped
 
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Neat, but where is the "you are here" pointer? :smile:
 
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True, but I think it’s fair to say we are in the densest clump of stars although that’s only a guess on my part.

I think Altair 4 is in the same clump too.

Actually there is a sun symbol on the map to denote our position.
 
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Actually there is a sun symbol on the map to denote our position.
Ah ha ! I missed that. Thanks.
 
phinds said:
Ah ha ! I missed that. Thanks.

Its understandable, they tattooed it to the image and I only noticed when I went looking for Altair 4. I did find Anne Francis though. :-)
 

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