Milky Way Facts: Lesson for Kids

10 Interesting Facts About the Milky Way

Andromeda/Milky Way collision (simulation) on Make a GIF

Taking a little tour of the autumn Milky Way, when luck would have it that stars were falling on Alabama! With the bright center of the galaxy setting way before the sun sets, it is sometimes easy to forget that the Milky Way encircles the sky, passing the setting Summer Triangle, and continuing onward to Orion. It seemed like a great opportunity to get out and take a few shots of the forgotten parts of our home galaxy. The almost yellow sycamore paints the scene: obviously it’s Fall. Luck would

360-Degree View of the Milky Way

The best Milky Way animation, by Gaia