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The star factory

A stellar nursery, NGC 3324, 7,600 light years from Hollywood, where stars form from compressed cosmic dust and gas.

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Fascinating Facts About Our Solar System The solar system is an incredible realm that encompasses the Sun, eight planets, five officially designated dwarf planets, hundreds of moons, and an endless array of asteroids and comets. Nestled within the Milky Way galaxy—characterized by its swirling, barred spiral arms—our solar system resides in a small segment known as the Orion Arm, or Orion Spur, situated between the Sagittarius and Perseus arms.

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