Exploring the Milky Way

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Triangulum

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

• Whirlpool

How many stars are in the Milky Way?

• Approximately 100 billion to 400 billion stars

• About 50 million stars

• Approximately 10 billion stars

• Around 1 trillion stars

Is the Milky Way a spiral galaxy?

• Yes, the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy.

• The Milky Way is a lenticular galaxy.

• No, the Milky Way is an elliptical galaxy.

• Yes, the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.

What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

• Barred spiral

• Elliptical

• Circular

• Irregular

Can we see the Milky Way from Earth?

• Yes, we can see the Milky Way from Earth.

• The Milky Way is not visible from Earth at all.

• The Milky Way is only visible from space.

• We can only see the Milky Way during the day.

What is the center of the Milky Way called?

• Orion A

• Sagittarius A*

• Taurus C

• Andromeda B

What type of stars are found in the Milky Way?

• supernova remnants

• Main sequence stars, red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars.

• brown dwarfs

• black holes

Do planets orbit around stars in the Milky Way?

• Planets only orbit black holes in the Milky Way.

• Yes, planets orbit around stars in the Milky Way.

• Planets do not exist in the Milky Way.

• Stars orbit around planets in the Milky Way.

What is the Milky Way made of?

• The Milky Way is composed of light and sound.

• The Milky Way is made of planets and moons.

• The Milky Way is made of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter.

• The Milky Way consists of only gas and dust.

How old is the Milky Way galaxy?

• Around 10 million years old

• About 20 billion years old

• Approximately 5 billion years old

• Approximately 13.6 billion years old