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Is it true that the sun does not move?
From our perspective on Earth, it appears that the sun moves across the sky due to Earth's rotation. In reality, the sun is in constant motion within our galaxy, the Milky Way. It orbits the center of the galaxy along with all the other stars in a vast cosmic dance.
Does the north star move does it have motion?
Yes. It's part of the Milky Way galaxy, but appears to be motionless to the human eye.
Do all-stars move?
Yes. Every star has a "proper motion", which is their motion relative to the solar system. Some stars are moving toward us, while others are moving away. Nothing is standing still. Of course, the Earth is moving around the Sun, and the Sun is orbiting the center of the galaxy, and the Milky Way galaxy itself is moving - but we can't know where. Every other galaxy is moving too, and there isn't a way to identify where the Big Bang started.
Why do stars move in the Galaxy for what force?
The revolution of stars about the center of the galaxy is like that of planets around the sun, only in a larger scale. The motion is caused by angular momentum (which derives ultimately from the Big Bang) and the stars are prevented from flying off in all directions by the gravitational field of the galaxy.
Does the milky way galaxy move in a counter clockwise fashion?
Yes
What is a galaxy and which do you live in?
.A galaxy is, by definition, any large collection of stars that can be recognized as a distinct physical entity. In terms of the number of stars, a small 'dwarf irregular' galaxy like the Small Magellanic Cloud, has about one billion stars in it, but there are even smaller systems that are recognized as galaxies such as the Leo I and II dwarf galaxies with about 1 million stars in them, and the Draco System with a few hundred thousand stars in it. The largest star cluster, a globular cluster called Messier 15 has about 6 million stars, so we see that for small galaxies, there is a blurring together of what we mean by a galaxy and a large star cluster. In addition to their mass and numbers of stars, a galaxy is a collection of stars and gas which move through the universe independently of the Milky Way. Globular clusters are roundish swarms of stars that orbit the Milky Way, while the Leo and Draco Systems seem to be independent collections of stars.And we live in the milky way galaxy By:Cierra Currier
What is the best evidence for a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy?
The best evidence for a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy comes from observations of the orbits of stars near the galactic center. These stars move at high speeds around an invisible object with a mass millions of times that of the Sun, indicating the presence of a supermassive black hole.
Do all galaxies move at the same speed?
As with all space questions about speed, it all depends on your point of reference. Within the Milky Way, the orbital rate of the stars increase as you move away from the centre of the galaxy.
Why dont stars move?
They do. Everything moves, all the time. Every star has its own "proper motion", and the galaxy as a whole spins once every 220 million years. We don't SEE the stars move, because they are so incredibly far away, and we don't live long enough to notice. But there are a few stars that would actually appear to move slightly during a human lifetime; Barnard's Star is perhaps the best example.
Is sun fixed star?
Yes, the Sun is a fixed star in the sense that it is a stable, self-luminous celestial body located at the center of our solar system. It is one of countless stars that make up the Milky Way galaxy and does not move in relation to other stars in our galaxy over short timescales.
Do stars move around in space?
Yes, stars move in space due to their own motion within their galaxy and the gravitational interactions with other celestial bodies. This movement contributes to the rotation and orbit of galaxies and creates dynamic systems within the universe.
Why can't the sun move?
The sun does move, but its motion is relative to other celestial bodies. It orbits the center of the Milky Way galaxy at an average velocity of about 230 kilometers per second, taking around 230 million years to complete one orbit. However, from our perspective on Earth, the sun appears relatively stationary in the sky because its motion is so vast and takes place over such long timescales. Additionally, the gravitational forces from surrounding stars and the galaxy itself keep it in a stable orbit.
