Understanding Galaxies and the Milky Way

What is our solar system a part of?

• A planet

• A galaxy

• A star

• A comet

What is a galaxy?

• A small group of planets

• A single star

• A huge bunch of stars

• A type of asteroid

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Pinwheel

• Milky Way

• Sombrero

What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?

• Round

• Egg-shaped

• Spiral

• No clear shape

What are the three main types of galaxies?

• Big, small, and medium

• Red, blue, and green

• Spiral, elliptical, and irregular

• Hot, cold, and warm