Galaxies

Front

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

Back

Spiral

Front

Are there other galaxies besides the Milky Way?

Back

True

Front

What is the term for all existing matter and space considered as a whole?

Back

Universe

Front

What do all stars begin as?

Back

Nebula

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

A large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

Front

What are the four main types of galaxies?

Back

Spiral, elliptical, lenticular, and irregular.

Front

What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?

Back

The Andromeda Galaxy.

Front

What is the center of a galaxy typically composed of?

Back

A supermassive black hole.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a galaxy?

Back

A star is a luminous sphere of plasma, while a galaxy is a collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter.