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[Interview] Unveiling The Most Obscured Part of Our Galaxy
37 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Intro
Zone of Avoidance
3D-map of the Central molecular zone
Star formation
Unsolved questions
Current obsessions
PRIMA mission with NASA
Final thoughts
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For a long time the central part of our galaxy was mostly hidden from us because of all the dust. It was even called the Zone of Avoidance. But with better telescopes and modern techniques we can peer inside and reveal what's hiding. Even build 3D-maps of the region.
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🟣 Guest: Dr Cara Battersby
https://battersby.physics.uconn.edu/
📜 3D Structure of our Galaxy’s Central Molecular Zone
https://centralmolecularzone.github.io/3D_CMZ/
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