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First 3D map reveals hidden thermal structure of nearby interstellar medium

Astronomers have built the first three-dimensional map of gas temperature in the space surrounding our solar system, revealing a far messier and more dynamic picture than current models predict. The study was submitted to the arXiv preprint server on July 16.

First 3D map reveals hidden thermal structure of nearby interstellar medium
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Astronomers have built the first three-dimensional map of gas temperature in the space surrounding our solar system, revealing a far messier and more dynamic picture than current models predict. The study was submitted to the arXiv preprint server on July 16.

Originally published at Phys.org

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