What Is the Milky Way?

The video introduces stargazing and the Milky Way, explaining that the Milky Way is a galaxy containing billions of stars, including our Sun. It describes how the Milky Way appears as a cloudy stripe in the night sky and offers tips for observing it, such as finding a dark location away from city lights. The video also explains the best times to view the Milky Way and provides a fun context for stargazing, like camping.

What did scientists think the Milky Way looked like, leading to its name?

• A river of stars

• A spilled glass of milk

• A string of pearls

• A cloud of dust

What is a galaxy primarily composed of?

• Black holes and dark matter

• Planets and moons

• Asteroids and comets

• Stars and their planets

Approximately how many stars are in the Milky Way?

• Thousands

• Trillions

• Billions

• Millions

Why can't we see the entire Milky Way from Earth at once?

• It's too far away

• It's too dark

• It's too large

• It's too bright

What is the best time of year to see the Milky Way?

• September to November

• June to August

• December to February

• March to May