Starbirth shuts down 40,000 light-years from the Milky Way's core — and astronomers don't know why
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 17:00 UTC
- Sources: Space.com
Astronomers have discovered a region in the center of our galaxy where star formation has ceased. The reason for this shutdown is currently unknown.
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