The acceleration of the Solar System (IMAGE)

University of Helsinki

The acceleration of the Solar System

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Figure: The acceleration of the Solar System is revealed in the apparent motion of the distant quasars toward the center of the Milky Way. In reality, the quasars do not have proper motion.

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(ESA and Gaia DPAC)

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