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The Milky Way is constantly in motion through space from "summary" of The Milky Way by Moiya McTier

The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is not a static entity floating in the vastness of space. It is in fact in constant motion, moving through the universe at incredible speeds. This movement is not random, but rather the result of gravitational forces acting upon the Milky Way and its surrounding environment. As the Milky Way hurtles through space, it is not alone. It is part of a group of galaxies known as the Local Group, which includes over 54 other galaxies. These galaxies are all bound together by gravity, causing them to move as a cohesive unit through the cosmos. Within the Local Group, the Milky Way is not the fastest mover, but it is still traveling at a significant velocity. One of the key fa...
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