Galaxies and Distances in Space

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is the Sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that travel around it.

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What are the outer planets known as?

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The outer planets are known as gas giants.

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What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is a spiral galaxy.

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Which galaxy do we live in?

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We live in the Milky Way galaxy.

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What type of galaxy is Andromeda?

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Andromeda is a spiral galaxy.

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What are the main components of the solar system?

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The main components of the solar system include the Sun, eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, and various small objects like asteroids and comets.

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How far is the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way?

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The nearest galaxy to the Milky Way is the Andromeda galaxy, which is about 2.537 million light-years away.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that consists of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What distinguishes spiral galaxies from other types?

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Spiral galaxies are characterized by their flat, rotating disks containing stars, gas, and dust, along with a central concentration of stars known as the bulge.

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What is the difference between a dwarf galaxy and a regular galaxy?

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Dwarf galaxies are smaller and contain fewer stars than regular galaxies.