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NASA's "Astronomy Picture of the Day" index to Milky Way images.
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov
A short definition of the Milky Way's components and composition.
map.gsfc.nasa.gov
A kids' guide to the galaxy, complete with an educational song.
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov
Milky Way Could Hold Remnants of Last Galactic 'Meal'
Some celestial detective work strongly suggests that the Milky Way consumed a smaller galaxy billions of years ago.
www.cnn.com
The Milky Way Galaxy: Our Home
A brief illustrated definition of the Milky Way.
www.windows.ucar.edu
An informational hub page for material on our galaxy, with links and references.
www.seds.org
Technical overview of various frequency scans of the galaxy, with images and data files, from NASA's Astrophysics Data Facility.
adc.gsfc.nasa.gov
MSN Learning & Research Plus: Milky Way
Encyclopedia article providing an introduction to the galaxy's characteristics.
encarta.msn.com
Illustrated and technical overview of the galaxy's structure and composition.
cassfos02.ucsd.edu
Scientific American: Our Growing, Breathing Galaxy
Detailed historical information and new discoveries about our galaxy.
www.sciam.com
Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik - Galactic Center Research
The research team, observations, results, publications, image gallery, and related links.
www.mpe.mpg.de
What is the Milky Way Called in Different Languages?
Translated names of the galaxy in various languages.
users.tkk.fi