Great, just one thing
Post 1
Started conversation Aug 4, 2006
The radius of the galactic bulge is estimated as between 10 and 30 thousand light years. This means Eric's 16,000 is a reasonable estimate. The thickness of our area of the galaxy is estimated at 1-10 thousand light years.
Nonetheless, good work
Great, just one thing
Post 2
Posted Aug 4, 2006
Hi Pete 
Is there a 'definitive' reference for that value? When I Google for galactic bulge radius, I come up with several different numbers, such as 0.3-3 kPc, 1.5 kPc, 6000 light years... 
If so, I'm happy to change the Entry 
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