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Stellar pair discovered in Gaia16aye microlensing event
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Global Gaia campaign reveals secrets of stellar pair

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Gaia astronomical revolution

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Gaia untangles the starry strings of the Milky Way

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Jupiter's largest moons
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Astronomers spy Europa blocking distant star – thanks to Ga…

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Gaia starts mapping our galaxy’s bar

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Gaia mapping the stars of the Milky Way
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Gaia’s biggest operation since launch

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About Gaia

The legend of Gaia Science objectives

Measuring the Milky Way

Guide to our Galaxy Cosmic distances Parallax Spectroscopy Radial velocity Proper motion

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Spacecraft overview Telescopes Science instruments Service module

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Journey to orbit Spinning in space Who operates Gaia?

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The billion-pixel camera

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