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Study Reveals Inner Oort Cloud's Stunning Spiral Structure

2/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study led by astronomer David Nesvorný uncovers the inner Oort Cloud's mesmerizing spiral structure, shaped by the Milky Way's gravitational pull. Spanning an astonishing 15,000 astronomical units, this stable formation has remained intact since the dawn of our Solar System. The exciting findings are set to be published in The Astrophysical Journal.

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A groundbreaking study led by astronomer David Nesvorný uncovers the inner Oort Cloud's mesmerizing spiral structure, shaped by the Milky Way's gravitational pull. Spanning an astonishing 15,000 astronomical units, this stable formation has remained intact since the dawn of our Solar System. The exciting findings are set to be published in The Astrophysical Journal.