Milky Way Galaxies and Beyond Practice Flashcard

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What is the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is a large system of billions of stars, including our Sun, and is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a large system of billions of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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Is the Milky Way one of the largest galaxies in the universe?

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No, the Milky Way is not one of the largest galaxies; it is considered to be one of the smaller galaxies.

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What can you see when you look at the Milky Way in the night sky?

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You see a glowing band across the sky, which is a partial view of the Milky Way galaxy and the stars within it.

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What is the order of size for the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

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Biggest to smallest: Sun, Earth, Moon.

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What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The center of the Milky Way galaxy is a supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are eight planets in our solar system.