Why do they call it the Milky Way galaxy?

Answer 1

cause of the depth of the water is what makes the color of the ocean along with what lies underneath it, the Palau Milky Way is not sand, it's white limestone mud. white limestones are free from impurities, but they generally contain small quantities of other minerals than calcite which affect their color. Many limestones are yellowish or creamy, especially those that contain a little iron oxide or iron carbonate or clay. They call it Milky Way because it is the color of Milk.Sciencetist call our galaxy the milky way because in the past,when they looked in our galaxy it was all white like milk.

Answer 2

The word galaxy derives from the Greek term for our own galaxy, galaxias (γαλαξίας), or kyklos galaktikos, meaning "milky circle" for its appearance in the sky. answer seeker says: awesome..............................thanks

Answer 3

There are many creation myths around the world which explain the origin of the Milky Way and give it its name [See Link]. The English phrase is a translation from Greek, which is derived from the word for milk (γάλα, gala). This is also the origin of the word galaxy. Indians call it the Akashganga or a celestial form of the holy river, Ganga. In Greek myth, the Milky Way was caused by milk spilt by Hera when suckling Heracles. --------------

the ancients thought that it appeared like a trail of spilled milk