How the Milky Way Was Built: Gaia Reveals Our Galaxy’s Ancient Past

New data from the Gaia mission is revealing how the Milky Way evolved from a thick, turbulent disk into the thin, flat galaxy we see today. Discover how stars preserve the history of our cosmic home and how a crucial turning point 10.85 billion years ago is reshaping our understanding of the galaxy’s origins. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.