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Japanese researchers managed to simulate the Milky Way. To do this, they used the world's strongest astronomical supercomputer.

A team of Japanese researchers presented a new simulation with the aim of creating a testable scenario and explaining the appearance of the Milky Way. Using this scenario and with the help of data from current and future space telescopes, we can show how the galaxy formed.

The Milky Way is a disk galaxy with spirals that connect something like a rod. There is a bulge in parts with thicker bars located at the top and bottom of the galaxy. This bulge is located in the central part. There are other galaxies that have such a bulge. In explaining the existence of this bulge, Japanese researchers sought to construct a simulation.

This possible scenario took place at japan's National Astronomical Observatory, led by Junichi Baba, in the world's strongest supercomputer, the ATERU II. This supercomputer is one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world dedicated to astronomy. These researchers performed the most complete and accurate simulation to date. In this simulation, new gas stars are also located, which have become supernovae after death. The most important advantage of this simulation is that it presents a testable scenario.