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Which is bigger the solar system or the milky way?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Considering the Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy, that might give you a clue.

The Solar System is about 4 light years in diameter, depending on how you measure it. The Milky Way is 100,000 light years in diameter.

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