Monster Molecular Cloud

By Madeleine Reynolds

Published October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

Artist’s conception of the Milky Way Galaxy

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A monster Molecular Cloud has been discovered in our galaxy that was not previously known to exist by a team of astronomers.

This cloud is made up of gas and dust and is about 200 light years long... whoa that is indeed a monster.

We will learn more about this cloud and what exactly it is and its functions.

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