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An improved hot star map
The European Space Agency’s Gaia Mission has revolutionized astronomy in many ways. As just one example, the Gaia Mission has provided the first accurate survey of stars in the galactic plane out to about 5 kpc.
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Counting down to Gaia DR4
The European Space Agency’s Gaia Mission is the first astronomical mission to create a detailed survey of the Milky Way galaxy far beyond the immediate boundaries of the Local Bubble. The fourth data release, expected in December 2026, is generating much excitement.
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Exploring the Milky Way in VR
Today I’m announcing two experiences in Horizon Worlds that let you explore our home galaxy, the Milky Way. on the web, mobile phones or in virtual reality.
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Science education
I’ve been engaged in public science education for most of my life. Even when in university I used to write articles for a student newspaper highlighting the research projects of pure mathematics professors called “Professays”.
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