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This Week in Astronomy: Milky Way’s Core, Planet Nine, and First Molecule

This Week in Astronomy: Milky Way’s Core, Planet Nine, and First Molecule

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 Magnetic Map of the Milky Way’s Core: Scientists created the first detailed map of magnetic fields near the center of the Milky Way, revealing how star formation and fast-moving particles are influenced by powerful magnetic forces. The findings help explain decades-old mysteries and improve our understanding of galactic behavior.

The Hunt for Planet Nine:Astronomers suspect a hidden planet beyond Neptune is affecting the orbits of distant objects in the Kuiper Belt. While indirect evidence grows, the planet hasn’t been observed directly, keeping its existence an open and ongoing mystery.

How the First Molecule Helped Stars Form: The helium hydride ion, the universe’s first molecule, played a key role in cooling early gas clouds, enabling the formation of the first stars. New lab experiments confirm its importance, reshaping our understanding of early cosmic chemistry.
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