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The large-scale structure of the Galaxy can be studied through the non-thermal and thermal continuum, the 21-cm HI line, the hydrogen recombination lines, and the OH and CH2O absorption, while in addition any line observations can contribute to knowledge of the large-scale kinematics. The 21-cm line has still provided the most information, with the other components entering the picture mainly through confirmatory or comparative data.
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Kerr, F.J. (1971). Space Distribution and State of Motion of the Interstellar Matter as Revealed from Radio-Astronomical Observations. In: Structure and Evolution of the Galaxy. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 22. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-3075-5_8
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