Get to Know Your Galaxy!

Get to Know Your Galaxy!

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the vastness of space, focusing on galaxies. It begins with an introduction to the Milky Way, explaining its composition and the billions of stars it contains. The video then categorizes galaxies into three types: spiral, elliptical, and irregular, detailing their shapes and characteristics. The Milky Way is identified as a spiral galaxy with a bulge of older stars and younger stars in its spiral arms. Elliptical galaxies are described as egg-shaped with closely packed older stars, while irregular galaxies lack a definite shape. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to appreciate the vastness of the universe and provides contact information for further inquiries.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What can you tell me about the stars in the Milky Way galaxy?

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How do astronomers group galaxies, and what criteria do they use?

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