Constellations and galaxies

What is a galaxy?

• A group of stars that make a pattern?

• A object that is gravitationally bound to the body that is the source of gravity

• A sun

• A planet

Answer explanation

Galaxies are large clusters of stars, star systems, star clusters, dust. And fad held together by gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The MilkyWay is..

• A death trap

• A chocolate bar

• Irregular galaxy

• A spiral galaxy

Answer explanation

Spiral galaxies have a large amount of stars at its center and multiple arms reaching out form of. Their centers are made of old stars with new stars forming its arms.

What type of galaxy is this?

• Irregular

• Barred

• Elliptical

Answer explanation

Barred-spiral had a bar shaped center with arms extending from it. They mainly are the same as spiral galaxies

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Draw a constellation you know about

Constellations are…

• A smaller companion galaxy

• Patterns in the sky formed by stars that people use for multiple reasons.

How many major classes ( or types ) of galaxies are there?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the reason we see different zodiac constellations in the sky?

• Ecliptic/ Ecliptic plane

• Nebula

• Gravity

• Barred-spiral galaxies

Answer explanation

The ecliptic or ecliptic plane is the orbital plane of Earth around the Sun. Zodiacs extend below the ecliptic lineWhich is why we see different zodiac constellations threw ought the months.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

What are the 12 constellations we can see because of the ecliptic?

• Zodiac

• The Big Dipper

• The small dipper

• Usar major

Stars in star clusters are often formed around in the same ______.

• Nebula

• Sun

• Constellation

• Planet