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The Milky Way galaxy moves through space at roughly 600 kilometres per second relative to the cosmic microwave background.

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Is it true that the Milky Way galaxy moves through space at roughly 600 kilometres per second relative to the cosmic microwave background?

Yes. Two reference sources state the Milky Way (via the Local Group) moves at roughly 600–630 km/s relative to the cosmic microwave background, matching the claim's figure.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Does the Milky Way move through space?
2017
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Does the Milky Way move through space?. (2017). astronomy.stackexchange.com. https://astronomy.stackexchange.com/questions/22651/does-the-milky-way-move-through-space

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Galaxies in the Universe
2000
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Sparke, L. S. & Gallagher, J. S. (2000). Galaxies in the Universe. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=tzNF79roUfoC&dq=The+Milky+Way+galaxy+moves+through+space+at+roughly+600+kilometres+per+second+relative+to+the+cosmic+microwave+background.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

Astronomy Encyclopedia
2002
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Moore, P. (2002). Astronomy Encyclopedia. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=4mzvAAAAMAAJ&dq=The+Milky+Way+galaxy+moves+through+space+at+roughly+600+kilometres+per+second+relative+to+the+cosmic+microwave+background.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

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