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Size

Milky Way Galaxy size, every recent paper from Gaia research ^[1] and various other academic and science sources. ^[2]^[3] ^[4] In most cases Galaxy is quoted to be between 120 to 200 000 light years across, not what this wiki article postulates 87000 light years. Data for this article dates back to 1990s, so it is very much out of date and no actual link to research but reference to some article, this isn't sufficient to to considered definitive or even accurate data. The fact that wiki has locked this article against editing ensures this data can't be disputed or corrected unless you're an editor on Wikipedia. Another reason why I never give money to Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.26.122.240 (talk) 21:27, 29 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

[1] ttps://sci.esa.int/web/gaia/

[2] ttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/astronomers-have-found-edge-milky-way-size

[3] ttps://www.astronomy.com/science/supersize-me/

[4] ttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/galaxy-may-be-way-bigger-we-thought-180954532/

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