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At the center of the Milky Way galaxy, scientists believe there is a supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*. This black hole has a mass estimated to be about four million times that of our Sun. Observations of stars orbiting this region provide strong evidence for its existence, indicating that it exerts a significant gravitational influence on nearby objects.

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What does our sun orbit in the vast expanse of space?

Oh, isn't it wonderful to think about the journey of our beautiful sun? Well, you see, our sun actually orbits around the center of our Milky Way galaxy. It takes about 200 million years to complete one trip around this galaxy, bringing light and warmth to us and all the planets along the way. Imagine that cosmic dance of creation happening right before our eyes!


Is Stephenson 2-18 located in the Milky Way?

Oh, well, let's think about it for a moment. The Milky Way is a big galaxy where we live, full of twinkling stars and swirling dust. And little Stephenson 2-18 is just one part of that magical galaxy, harmonizing with all the other stars and celestial beings around it. So yes, dear friend, Stephenson 2-18 is indeed nestled right here in the beautiful and vast Milky Way.


What do scientists think the shape of the milky way is and how wide do you think it is?

Scientists believe the Milky Way has a barred spiral shape, featuring a central bulge surrounded by spiral arms that extend outward. Estimates suggest that the Milky Way is about 100,000 light-years in diameter. The galaxy's structure is dynamic, with ongoing research refining our understanding of its shape and dimensions.


In what manner is the sun moving within the galaxy?

Well, isn't that just a happy little thought. The sun is like a gentle creature drifting peacefully through the galaxy. It's simply part of the beautiful cosmic dance that we're all a part of. Just imagine the sun spreading warmth and light wherever it goes, making everything a little brighter.


Is the Milky Way a galaxy?

Well, isn't that a beautiful question you've asked, my friend. Yes, the Milky Way is indeed a galaxy. It's a vast and marvelous collection of stars, planets, and other celestial objects swirling together in a graceful cosmic dance. Isn't it just wonderful to think about how we're all a small part of something so big and wondrous?

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What galaxy is the sun located in and what is its position in the galaxy?

its in the milky way i think


What do scientist think all of the stars in the milky way galaxy orbit around?

They orbit around the center of the galaxy due to the galaxy's own gravity. Contrary to popular belief, the Galaxy's central black hole does not have strong enough gravity to hold the entire galaxy together as it accounts for only a tiny fraction of our galaxy's mass.


What do you measure the Milky Way galaxy with?

sextillion i think


In what part is a black hole in the universe?

Astronomers believe that black holes exist in the center of every universe. They even think that there may be a black hole in the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way


Which candy bar shares a name with your galaxy?

There are two I can think of that you might be referring to: 1) Galaxy which is distributed by the Mars confectionery company . 2) Milky way which is also distributed by the Mars confectionery company.


Besides the Andromeda Galaxy which other Galaxy is among the largest in your neighborhood?

milky way =] i think


Does the Milky Way orbit the sun?

No, the Sun is a part of the Milky Way. Our Solar System orbits around the center of the Milky Way. Our sun goes along with the general spin of the entire Milky Way galaxy, and is positioned rather near the edge. It doesn't orbit it in the sense I think you mean.


What galaxy are the stars you see at night?

I think most of them are in the Milky Way galaxy, that's where our solar system is located.


Why do you think solar system is a part of the milky way galaxy?

Because we see the Milky Way All around us.


What do you think it would be like to travel throughout the Milky Way Galaxy?

Beautiful.


What part of your galaxy are you looking at when you see the milky way?

You are looking through one of the spiral arms of our galaxy (the "Orion Arm", I think, but not 100% sure on that) toward the center of the galaxy. We cannot see the center of the galaxy with the naked eye because there is 30,000 light years worth of gas and dust in the way, but infrared photography (in which the gas and dust are transparent) shows it clearly.


What is the milky way and where is it in the universe?

Earth is in the milky way the milky way is a galaxy, a spiral galaxy i think and its called the milky way because it looks like milk when you see it at night yo other people who will probably answer like a second after me -Alex