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There are a few units or scales that measure these extreme distances:
Light Years - The distance taken for light to travel in one Earth year (365.24 day)
* Approx. 300,000km/ second * 60 seconds * 60 minutes * 24 hours * 365.24 days
Astronomical Units (AU) - The average distance between the Earth and the Sun
* 93,000,000 miles or 149,668,992 km - Jupiter is about 5.2 AU from the Sun
Parsecs - Based on a formula
* Basically 1 Parsec = 3.26 Light Years or 3.09 × 1013 km
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Are all 100000000000 galaxies in our universe be any size and shape?
Yes, galaxies can be any size and shape.
What are three sizes for galaxies?
Galaxies can be classified into three main sizes: dwarf galaxies, which are small and contain less than a few billion stars; Milky Way-sized galaxies, which are intermediate in size and contain a few hundred billion stars; and giant galaxies, which are massive and can contain trillions of stars.
Are there galaxies with no supermassive black holes?
It is currently believed that most, if not all, galaxies contain supermassive black holes at their centers. These black holes can vary in size, with some being relatively small and inactive. However, the presence of supermassive black holes in galaxies is a common feature in the universe.
Why isn't a galaxys size alone useful in determining its distance from Earth?
The only thing that can be directly observed is a galaxy's apparent size (angular size). Since galaxies come in different sizes, this can only give a rough idea of the galaxy's distance from Earth.
What galaxy don't have a distinct shape and are not symmetrical like spiral or elliptical galaxies?
Irregular galaxies do not have a distinct shape or symmetry like spiral or elliptical galaxies. They often appear more chaotic and disordered, lacking the structured appearance of other galaxy types. Irregular galaxies can vary greatly in size and are characterized by a less defined structure.
Are all 100000000000 galaxies in our universe be any size and shape?
Yes, galaxies can be any size and shape.
Are space galaxies all the same size?
No, space galaxies are not all the same size. They vary widely in size, ranging from dwarf galaxies with just a few billion stars to giant galaxies containing trillions of stars. Factors such as their formation history, environment, and interactions with other galaxies contribute to these differences in size. Additionally, galaxies can change over time due to mergers and gravitational influences.
Is the size of galaxies or the space between each galaxy larger?
The space in between galaxies is far larger than the galaxies themselves.
Can galaxies divided into types base on size?
are spiral galaxies are generally older than elliptical
Galaxies are categorized according to their?
size and shape
How do galaxies range in size?
From dwarfs to giants.
What is a measurement close to true size?
A measurement close to true size is referred to as Precision Measurement.
What are two categories of the size of galaxies?
Large and Dwarf.
What other kind of galaxies are there?
Galaxies are classified by their shape and size. The main kinds are ellipticals, spirals, irregular and dwarfs.
The size of galaxies are measured in?
They are measured in light years. Galaxies are often 100,000 light years across or more.
What objects can you measure in yottameters?
You can measure very large distances, such as the size of the observable universe or distances between galaxies, using yottameters. This unit of measurement is rarely used in practical applications due to its extremely large scale.
What type of measurement is used to measure the distance between the milky way galaxy and other galaxies?
lightyears
