A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal has revealed that the Milky Way’s warp and flare is due to the galaxy’s tilt. The study, conducted by a team of astronomers from the University of Edinburgh, used data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission to make this discovery. The data showed that the Milky Way is tilted by about 6 degrees and that this tilt is responsible for the warp and flare seen in the galaxy. This finding could help researchers better understand the formation and evolution of the Milky Way.

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