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The Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) of the Milky Way

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Video. New photo of the Milky Way 'window to understand how stars are formed'

Updated: 25/02/2026 - 20:31 GMT+1

The European Southern Observatory has published a spectacular photo of the central molecular zone of the Milky Way.

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