Exploring the Vast Universe: Our Place in the Milky Way Galaxy

The video explores Earth's position in the universe, focusing on the Milky Way Galaxy, its age, size, and the number of stars and planets it contains. It highlights the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A at the galaxy's center and discusses the galaxy's motion. A trivia question about the Hubble Telescope's findings emphasizes the vastness of the cosmos and the potential for life on other planets.

How old is the Milky Way Galaxy estimated to be?

• 13.6 billion years

• 20 billion years

• 4.5 billion years

• 10 billion years

What is the name of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way?

• Sagittarius A

• Cygnus X

• Andromeda A

• Orion B

Approximately how fast is the Milky Way Galaxy moving through space?

• 750,000 mph

• 250,000 mph

• 100,000 mph

• 515,000 mph

In 2004, how many galaxies did the Hubble Telescope discover in a small patch of sky?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 2,000

What is the estimated number of galaxies in the universe according to scientists?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 5 billion

• 2 billion