Milky Way

The video describes the galaxy as a faint band visible from Earth, especially in areas with low light pollution. It spans about 100,000 light years in diameter and contains between 200 to 400 billion stars, including our sun.

What does the galaxy appear as when viewed from Earth?

How does the galaxy appear in the night sky?

What is a significant factor that affects the visibility of the galaxy from Earth?

What is the approximate diameter of the galaxy?

How many stars are estimated to be in the galaxy?