Occasional paper: The edge of the galaxy and the end of everything

· Crooked Timber · Aug. 7, 2026, 10:22 a.m.
Science astronomy Milky Way the edge of the galaxy Scientific Discourse
Summary
This blog post discusses recent articles about astronomers' claims regarding "the edge of the galaxy", critiquing the interpretations of a paper that doesn’t actually state that. The author aims to shed light on the implications of space discoveries while providing personal insights into the scientific discourse surrounding them.
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