Exploring the Milky Way

The video introduces stargazing and the Milky Way, explaining that the Milky Way is a galaxy containing billions of stars, including our sun. It describes how we can observe the Milky Way from Earth, comparing it to viewing parts of a neighborhood. The video provides tips for stargazing, such as finding dark areas away from city lights and looking during clear nights, especially between June and August. It concludes with a farewell from SciShow Kids.

What did scientists long ago think the Milky Way looked like?

• A line of clouds

• A spilled bunch of milk

• A rainbow

• A comet

What is a galaxy?

• A small group of stars

• A large group of stars and planets

• A planet

• A single star

Approximately how many stars are in the Milky Way?

• Billions

• Thousands

• Trillions

• Millions

Why can't we see the entire Milky Way from Earth?

• It's too small

• It's too far away

• It's too bright

• It's too big

What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

• A sphere

• A flat spiral

• A cube

• A pyramid

Where is the Sun located in the Milky Way?

• At the center

• Near the edge

• Outside the galaxy

• In a different galaxy

What conditions are best for observing the Milky Way?

• In a dark area with clear skies

• During the day

• In a city with bright lights

• On a cloudy night

When is the Milky Way easiest to see?

• Between September and November

• Between December and February

• Between March and May

• Between June and August

Why is it difficult to see stars in areas with many lights?

• The lights are too dim

• The lights are too far away

• The lights create too much brightness

• The lights are too colorful

What activity do Squeaks and the narrator enjoy while stargazing?

• Reading books

• Playing games

• Listening to music

• Making s'mores