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How many major galaxies are there in the Local Galactic Group?
How many major galaxies are there in the Local Galactic Group?
- Five major galaxies
- Three major galaxies (correct)
- Four major galaxies
- Two major galaxies
Which organization in space contains between a few hundred thousand to a few million galaxies?
Which organization in space contains between a few hundred thousand to a few million galaxies?
- Galactic Clusters
- Galactic Great Walls (correct)
- Galactic Groups
- Galactic Superclusters
How far is the Andromeda Galaxy from our Milky Way Galaxy?
How far is the Andromeda Galaxy from our Milky Way Galaxy?
- Over two million light years (correct)
- Less than one million light years
- Around one hundred thousand light years
- Exactly one million light years
What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way Galaxy in light years?
What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way Galaxy in light years?
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What is the main purpose of the Celestial Sphere in observational astronomy?
What is the main purpose of the Celestial Sphere in observational astronomy?
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Which pair of coordinates is used in the Horizon Coordinate System to label astronomical objects?
Which pair of coordinates is used in the Horizon Coordinate System to label astronomical objects?
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What does an altitude of +90° signify in the Horizon Coordinate System?
What does an altitude of +90° signify in the Horizon Coordinate System?
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Why do lines of azimuth not remain parallel in the Horizon Coordinate System?
Why do lines of azimuth not remain parallel in the Horizon Coordinate System?
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What is the role of Celestial Meridian in observational astronomy?
What is the role of Celestial Meridian in observational astronomy?
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What critical factor influences Altitudes & Azimuths according to the text?
What critical factor influences Altitudes & Azimuths according to the text?
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