Understanding the Milky Way Galaxy

What do you see when you look up at the night sky on a clear evening?

• Clouds

• Stars

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

• A big cloud

• Spilled milk

What is a galaxy?

• A small group of planets

• A big group of stars and their planets

What is the name of the star closest to Earth?

• The Sun

• Jupiter

How many stars are there in our galaxy, the Milky Way?

• Billions

• Thousands

What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

• A flat spiral

• A triangle

Where are the Sun and Earth located in the Milky Way galaxy?

• In the very middle

• Near the edge

Why is it hard to see stars at night in a city?

• Too many trees

• Too many bright lights

What kind of night is best to see the Milky Way?

• A clear night

• A windy night

When is it easiest to see the brightest part of the Milky Way from Earth?

• June to August

• September to November