The Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy

The video explores the Milky Way, its structure, and its place in the universe. It covers the galaxy's formation, its components like stars and clusters, and its future collision with Andromeda. The video also discusses the formation of the solar system within the Milky Way.

Which galaxy is the largest in the Local Group?

• Small Magellanic Cloud

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Large Magellanic Cloud

• Milky Way Galaxy

What is the estimated number of stars in the Milky Way?

• 200 billion to 400 billion

• 100 billion to 200 billion

• 50 billion to 100 billion

• 400 billion to 600 billion

What are the dense spherical collections of stars in the Milky Way called?

• Spiral arms

• Dwarf galaxies

• Globular clusters

• Open clusters

Which satellite galaxies are most prominent around the Milky Way?

• Pleiades and Hyades

• Virgo Cluster and Local Group

• Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy

• Small Magellanic Cloud and Large Magellanic Cloud

What is the predicted outcome of the Milky Way's collision with Andromeda?

• No significant change

• Formation of a larger elliptical galaxy

• Destruction of both galaxies

• Formation of a new spiral galaxy

What phenomenon is responsible for the formation of spiral arms in galaxies?

• Gravitational collapse

• Centrifugal force

• Conservation of angular momentum

• Galactic rotation

How many stars are estimated to form in the Milky Way each year?

• 1 to 2 stars

• 3 to 5 stars

• 6 to 8 stars

• 9 to 10 stars