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How do we know the total mass of the Milky Way Galaxy that is contained within the Sun's orbital path?
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∙ 12y ago
We can calculate the mass of the Milky Way by analyzing our solar system's orbit around the center of the Milky Way. The only problem is, that orbit takes about 220 million years to complete, and human beings have been observing it for less than 200. So our calculations could be - probably are! - way off.
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Is the orbital plane of your solar system parallel to the rotation of the milky way galaxy?
The orbital plane of a stellar system can be oriented in any way in relation to the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy. Our solar system, for example, is almost perpendicular to the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy.
What galaxy does planet earth belongs to?
Our solar system is not far from the end of one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way. Our sun is about 26 or 27 thousand light years from the galactic center, and the galaxy is about 70 to 100 thousand light years across. See link for more information.See link for pictorial representation.
Which galaxy does the sun belong to?
These are the basics. Our sun is the star at the center of our solar system. A solar system is made up of a star and any other objects connected to it by its gravity. Our sun has the standard eight planets along with their moons, and also countless other objects including asteroids and comets. Our galaxy, The Milky Way, is estimated to contain between 200 billion and 400 billion stars. Some of those stars have planets orbiting them, and others do not. Our solar system then is just a very very tiny part of the Milky Way, and the Milky Way is one of billions of observable galaxies throughout space.
The Andromida Galaxy?
it is the closest galaxy to the milky way it is the closest galaxy to the milky way
What galaxy do you live in?
We all live in the same Universe.
What percentage of the mass of milky way galaxy is contained within stars?
A rough guess 99.9 %
Is Pluto a dwarf planet in the milky way galaxy?
Yes, Pluto is a dwarf planet in our solar system, and our solar system is contained within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Is the orbital plane of your solar system parallel to the rotation of the milky way galaxy?
The orbital plane of a stellar system can be oriented in any way in relation to the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy. Our solar system, for example, is almost perpendicular to the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Are all eight planets of our solar system in the milky way galaxy?
Our entire solar system is contained within the Milky Way Galaxy, so yes, all eight planets are in the Milky Way, as well as billions exoplanets.
Is the sun in the milky way galaxy?
The Sun, a couple of billion other stars are all contained in the Milky Way Galaxy.
How long is the Milky Way galaxy from Uranus?
Uranus is within the Milky Way Galaxy.
All the matter in space is contained in the?
milky way galaxy
Which galaxy are the constellations in?
All constellations are within our galaxy - The Milky Way.
Why is the Milky Way our galaxy?
Because it's the galaxy we reside within.
What galaxy is Pisces in?
All constellations are within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Are there other solar systems within the Milky Way galaxy?
no there isnt milky way and galaxy are made by nestle
Is the little dipper within the milky way galaxy?
Yes. All the stars you see at night are in the Milky Way galaxy.
