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How long would it take for light to pass from one side of the entire galaxy to the other?
How long would it take for light to pass from one side of the entire galaxy to the other?
- 10 thousand years
- 1 million years
- 100 thousand years (correct)
- 1 billion years
Why was the Milky Way named as such?
Why was the Milky Way named as such?
- Because it has a milky look at night (correct)
- Because it is invisible
- Because it is made of milk
- Because it is the biggest galaxy
When will the Milky Way collide with the neighboring galaxy of Andromeda based on current observations?
When will the Milky Way collide with the neighboring galaxy of Andromeda based on current observations?
- More than 10 billion years
- Less than 1 billion years
- Never
- Less than 4 billion years (correct)
When did we first discover that there are other galaxies besides the Milky Way?
When did we first discover that there are other galaxies besides the Milky Way?
About how many times has our solar system rotated with the Milky Way based on its age?
About how many times has our solar system rotated with the Milky Way based on its age?