While observations of distant galaxies allow us to probe the cosmic past, only our own Galaxy provides a detailed fossil record that reveals its complete formation history.
IAU S334 presents a summary of the astrometric, spectroscopic and photometric surveys that will unveil Milky Way\'s inner- and outermost regions..
While observations of distant galaxies allow us to probe the cosmic past, only our own Galaxy provides a detailed fossil record that reveals its complete formation history