When we talk about the enormity of the cosmos 💫, it’s easy to toss out big numbers – but far more difficult to wrap our minds around just how large, how far, and how numerous celestial bodies really are. Join us for a cosmic journey to see the size of our Milky Way galaxy: https://go.nasa.gov/2UxkHIN | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

53K views · 2K reactions | You'll want to flip your phone to see this view of the Milky Way. Stream all 6 episodes of #WelcomeToEarthSeries now on Disney+. | National Geographic | Facebook

Ever wonder how far away those stars in the night sky are? 🤔 Our Sun’s nearest neighbor star is about 4 light-years away … our galaxy is over 100,000 light-years wide! But what does that even mean? Check out this Tumblr for a primer: https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/184153458369/how-big-is-our-galaxy-the-milky-way | NASA Universe