This artist concept illustrates the new view of the Milky Way. The galaxy two major arms can be seen attached to the ends of a thick central bar, while the two now-demoted minor arms are less distinct and located between the major arms.
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Title: Our Milky Way Gets a Makeover Artist Concept
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2008-06-03
Rights: JPL
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