Question

what is milky way galaxy

Answer 1

Answer:

The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes our Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy's appearance from Earth: a hazy band of light seen in the night sky formed from stars that cannot be individually distinguished by the naked eye.

Answer 2

The Milky Way Galaxy is the one in which we live.

Explanation:

• The Milky Way Galaxy is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.

• The name describes how the galaxy appears from Earth: a hazy band of light seen in the night sky formed by stars that cannot be distinguished individually with the naked eye.
• It is estimated that there are 100–400 billion stars and at least that many planets.
• The Solar System is approximately 27,000 light-years from the Galactic Center.
• The Milky Way galaxy is composed of billions of stars, gas, and dust that are held together by mutual gravitational attraction, as well as a significant amount of dark matter.