Galaxies

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What type of galaxy is composed of older stars and low-mass stars?

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Elliptical galaxy.

Front

Order these objects from smallest to largest: Planets, solar system, galaxy, universe.

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Planets, solar system, galaxy, universe.

Front

Why can't we see all of the stars in our galaxy?

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Because they are too far away.

Front

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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Spiral galaxy.

Front

Are there other galaxies besides the Milky Way?

Back

True.

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What are the three main types of galaxies?

Back

Spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

Front

What is the center of a spiral galaxy typically composed of?

Back

A supermassive black hole.

Front

What is the difference between a galaxy and a constellation?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, while a constellation is a pattern of stars as seen from Earth.

Front

What is dark matter?

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A form of matter that does not emit light or energy, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects.