Thanks to Gaia, Astronomers are Able to Map Out Nebulae in 3D - Universe Today

The Gaia mission is measuring distances to more than a billion stars in the galaxy. It's data also helps astronomers make 3D maps of nebulae.

Ever wonder what it would be like to fly through the Orion Nebula with all its newborn stars? Or buzz through the California Nebula? Of course, we’ve seen simulated “fly-throughs” of nebulae in sci-f… [+6685 chars]

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