Galaxies and Space

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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The Milky Way

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What are galaxies primarily composed of?

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Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

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What theory explains how our universe began?

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The Big Bang Theory.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a lack of a defined shape?

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Irregular galaxy.

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space where stars are born.

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What is the difference between a spiral galaxy and an elliptical galaxy?

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Spiral galaxies have arms that spiral outward, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack distinct features.

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What is the role of gravity in galaxies?

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Gravity holds stars, dust, and gas together within a galaxy.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming.

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What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The Hubble Space Telescope has provided deep space images that have expanded our understanding of the universe.

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Spiral, elliptical, and irregular.