as in world
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics
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From capturing the earliest glimpses of galaxy formation to measuring the expansion rate of the universe, Hubble has been at the heart of modern astronomy for decades.
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Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
During May 2025, the Milky Way, our home galaxy with a disk of stars spanning more than 100,000 light years, will be visible, according to LiveScience.com.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Andor series finale In a galaxy far, far away, does any star shine brighter than Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)?
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 May 2025
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Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
During May 2025, the Milky Way, our home galaxy with a disk of stars spanning more than 100,000 light years, will be visible, according to LiveScience.com.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Andor series finale In a galaxy far, far away, does any star shine brighter than Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)?
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 May 2025
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world
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There are multiple elevators within the two-story world and rest of the park for any guest, but particularly guests with wheelchairs or other mobility needs.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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These trips are also an opportunity to jump on a transforming world, as generations shift.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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