Andromeda Galaxy

What are some specific features of the Andromeda Galaxy that can be observed from Earth?

• The Andromeda Galaxy has no distinct features that can be observed from Earth

• The Andromeda Galaxy is a small, faint object in the night sky

• The Andromeda Galaxy is not visible from Earth

• Some specific features of the Andromeda Galaxy that can be observed from Earth include its spiral structure, dust lanes, and star clusters.

What are some potential implications of the eventual collision between the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way Galaxy?

• Gravitational disruptions, formation of new stars, and potential effects on the solar system

• Formation of a new black hole

• No significant changes to the galaxies

• Increased risk of asteroid impacts

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What object is this pointing to?

• Arcturus

• Pleiades

• Andromeda galaxy

• Aldebaran

• Fomalhaut

Elliptical, spiral, and irregular are all types of ______.

• solar systems

• universes

• galaxies

• stars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A Group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Planet

What is the distance of Andromeda Galaxy measured from the Earth?

• 1.7 million light years

• 2.2 million light years

• 28 million light years

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

• stars

• stars and gas

• stars, dust, and gas

• stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

What type of galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Lenticular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following is true about the Andromeda Galaxy's movement relative to the Milky Way?

• It is moving away from the Milky Way

• It is stationary relative to the Milky Way

• It is moving towards the Milky Way

• It is orbiting the Milky Way

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the approximate distance of the Andromeda Galaxy from Earth?

• 2.5 million light years

• 5 million light years

• 10 million light years

• 20 million light years