Tag: Astronomy facts

Over 99% of a star's mass is composed of hydrogen and helium, so it is scientifically impossible for Milky Way stars to contain dairy. This article explores the surprisingly common misconception spurred by our galaxy's name and explains the true, dairy-free composition of stars.

Did you know that simple sugar molecules called glycolaldehyde have been discovered in gas clouds around star-forming regions deep in space? The query "how much sugar is in a galaxy?" therefore has two very different—and equally fascinating—answers, depending on whether you're talking about the famous chocolate bar or the cosmic nebula.