What makes up a galaxy? 8.01

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A group of millions to billions of stars, objects that orbit those stars, gas, and dust is called _________.

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a galaxy

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What is our home galaxy called?

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The Milky Way

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These bright lights are in fixed locations throughout the galaxy. What are they?

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Stars

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The component of the galaxy that looks cloudy or smoky is...

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dust

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This component is often colorful and is found in the space between stars.

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gas

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These things move in circular patterns around a star.

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objects

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What is the name of this powerful telescope that is used to observe objects in space? Options: Edwin, Hubble, Google, Galileo

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Hubble

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What have Scientist discovered through observation of the Milky Way, including its shape?

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the components of the Milky Way

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1. component of galaxies 2. found in space between stars 3. resembles clouds

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dust

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1. component of galaxies 2. Give off their own light 3. the sun is an example

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star