SC.5.E.5.1 Our Galaxy

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, consisting of billions of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.

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What is a galaxy?

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

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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.

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What is a star?

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A star is an object in space that emits light and heat, formed from gas and dust.

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Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?

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The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is closer to Earth.

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What are the main components of a galaxy?

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Galaxies are mostly made of stars, dust, and gas.

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What orbits the center of the Milky Way?

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The Sun orbits the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is the center of a galaxy typically made of?

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The center of a galaxy is often made of a supermassive black hole and dense clusters of stars.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star emits its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.