01.3 Organizing the Universe

Front

What is the planetary address of Earth in relation to the Sun?

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3rd planet from Sol.

Front

What is the Interstellar Neighborhood of Earth located in?

Back

Orion Spur of the Milky Way.

Front

What type of system includes Earth's Moon but not Jupiter's Moon?

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Planetary System.

Front

How can the emptiness between the nucleus and electrons of an atom be compared?

Back

It is like the emptiness between the sun and Neptune.

Front

What is the diameter of the Milky Way Galaxy?

Back

1E5 Ly.

Front

What is the term for the region of space that contains our solar system?

Back

Solar System.

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

Back

Milky Way Galaxy.

Front

What is the closest star system to Earth?

Back

Alpha Centauri.

Front

What is the term for a group of stars bound together by gravity?

Back

Star Cluster.

Front

What is the name of the arm of the Milky Way where our solar system is located?

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Orion Arm.