The Milky Way has a vertical dimension you can actually travel through
In short: Most people view our galaxy as a flat disc, but what lies beyond its edges? This exploration maps the structures above and below the galactic plane, from massive galaxy clusters to mysterious cosmic voids.
The video defines galactic north and south to explain how astronomers orient our position within the Milky Way's structure. It maps the journey beyond the galactic plane, identifying key neighbors like the Andromeda galaxy and the Local Group.
Beyond our immediate vicinity, the documentary examines large-scale structures including the Virgo Cluster, the Coma Cluster, and the Sculptor Void. It also addresses the Great Attractor and the ultimate fate of our galaxy as it moves toward a collision with Andromeda.
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