The Milky Way, a majestic band of light that paints the night sky, has fascinated humanity for centuries. Its discovery and understanding involve an intriguing journey, permeated by myths, empirical observations and scientific advances. Throughout history, humanity has looked to the firmament with questions, triggering a search to understand our position in the cosmos.
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