8.9 B Galaxies 2025

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What is the most abundant type of galaxy in the universe?

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Elliptical Galaxy

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What holds a galaxy together?

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Gravity

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Is the SUN an average sized star?

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True

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What begins star formation?

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Star formation begins in a nebula.

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What distance measurement do astronomers use for distant objects?

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Light Years

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular Galaxies.

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What is a Spiral Galaxy?

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A galaxy characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust, with spiral arms.

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What is an Irregular Galaxy?

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A galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape, often chaotic in appearance.

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What is a Nebula?

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A giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a Light Year?

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The distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles.