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The Extragalactic Warriors vs. Shapley.
Odyssey
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February 1, 2002|
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How vast is the universe? The question seems harmless enough. But had you asked it of astronomers in the early part of the 20th century, you'd have heard a firestorm of opinions erupt from two opposing camps. The fundamental issue behind this cosmic feud focused on an even more basic question: What constitutes the universe?
The Measure of the Milky Way
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