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The thickness of the Milky Way is still a matter of debate amongst scientists, and even in part still open to definition; the figure of 1,000 light years is often quoted; but recent studies tend to indicate a higher figure. One particularly extensive study aimed at finding the answer to this question led by Bryan Gaensler in 2008 puts the figure at between 6,000 and 12,000 light years, if you include stars and gas.
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What is the width of the Milky Way in light years?
The Milky Way spiral galaxy is about 100,000 light years in diameter, and about 3,000 light years thick at its center, and about 1,000 light years thick near its outer edge.
What is the shape of Andromeda?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).
What is a spherical cluster of stars?
That is called a globular cluster.
How many AU's is the Milky Way galaxy across?
The Milky Way is estimated to be about 2,000 light years thick, but about 100,000 light years long/far... Which i guess you can tell, thats a lot.
In which galaxy is Venus in?
milky way galaxy aka. our galaxy, the same one we r in :)
Which galaxy is thick in the center and has flattened arms?
A spiral galaxy or barred spiral.
How thick is the center of Milky Way Galaxy?
It's about 2000 light years thick
What galaxie has a thick center and flattened arms?
The galaxy you are describing is a spiral galaxy. These galaxies typically have a dense, thick center known as the bulge, composed of stars and gas, along with flattened arms that extend outward, where stars, dust, and gas are concentrated. The Milky Way is a prime example of a spiral galaxy with these characteristics.
Blank is the stars formed a large collection shaped like a lens or thick disk?
A galaxy.
How far would you have to travel to get to the end of the milky way galaxy?
Our spiral galaxy of The Milky Way Galaxy is approximately 80,000 to 120,000 light-years across, and less than 7,000 light-years thick.
Where in the galaxy is earth found?
Our Milky Way galaxy has a center that is thick with stars, and then a number of spiral arms like curved octopus arms. Earth is located about 3/4 of the way out on one of these arms.
What are the dimensions of the milky way galaxy?
It is estimated that the Milky Way galaxy is about 100,000 light years in diameter. However, it is only about one light year thick. It is in the shape of spiral. The earth is located on one the arms of the spiral.
What is the width of the Milky Way in light years?
The Milky Way spiral galaxy is about 100,000 light years in diameter, and about 3,000 light years thick at its center, and about 1,000 light years thick near its outer edge.
How many light years across is your galaxy?
The Milky Way galaxy is approximately 100,000 light-years (30 kiloparsecs, 9x1017 km) in diameter, and is considered to be, on average, about 1,000 ly (0.3 kpc) thick .
What is better iPhone 6 or Samsung galaxy 6?
Samsung Galaxy S6: 6.9mm thick, 138g, aluminium unibody and glass panel, White Pearl/Black Sapphire/Gold Platinum/Blue TopaziPhone 6: 6.9mm thick, 129g, anodised aluminium back, Space Grey/Silver/GoldYou can pick by yourself by looking at the description, but i personally think iphone 6
What is the length and width of the Milky Way Galaxy in light years?
The Milky Way Galaxy is approximately 100,000 light-years in diameter and about 1,000 light-years thick. Its spiral structure extends across this vast distance, hosting billions of stars, along with gas and dust. The galaxy's shape and size have been estimated through various astronomical observations and models.
How many light years is the Milky Way across?
100,000 ly across but only about 1000 ly thick.
