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Galaxies

Galaxies are large systems of stars and interstellar matter, and they contain billions of stars. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has 200 to 400 billion stars, and there are over one billion known galaxies. Questions that have to do with galaxies in general and specific galaxies are perfect for this category!

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How far is the pegasus galaxy?

The Pegasus Dwarf Irregular Galaxy is approximately 3 million light years away.

The Pegasus Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy is approximately 2.7 million light years away.

What is the history behind the constellation Draco?

Draco, whose name means "the dragon" in Latin, is an ancient constellation which represents nearly every dragon mentioned in history. It is the eighth largest constellation in the night sky, and represents Ladon, the dragon that guarded the golden apples in the gardens of the Hesperides.

Is a globular cluster a galaxy?

In our Milky Way galaxy, globular clusters tend to be at the "outlying fringes" or "halo" of the galaxy, and seem to be largely made up of very old stars.

What galaxy is the north star located in?

Basically, any star that can be seen with the naked eye is in our own galaxy - the Milky Way.

Is there another name for the milky way?

No though it is sometimes referred to simply as "our own galaxy" or some similarly bald fact. It is a proper noun so has capital initial letters.

Is the Carina Nebula located in the Milky Way?

Yes, the Carina Nebula is located in the Milky Way Galaxy only 7,500 light years away from earth.

Why is the Milky Way shaped like it is?

The Milky Way galaxy consists of stars, planets, and other objects all revolving around the galaxy's center of mass, held in place by the balanced forces of gravity and angular momentum. The angular momentum is ultimately derived from the Big Bang. The specific details of why the galaxy is shaped as it is are the result of a long series of chaotic and unpredictable random events.

What is the meaning of refracting telescope?

That means that it uses lenses that use refraction to change the direction of light. More specifically, the main light-gathering piece is a lens - as opposed to a reflecting telescope, which uses mirrors for this same purpose.

What might the center of a rotating spiral galaxy contain?

It is believed that there are black holes in the centers of many galaxies.

I believe a super-massive black hole

What are the common gases in the galaxy?

Hydrogen and helium are the two main gases in the Universe.

How can astronomers redshift a background galaxy that is masked out due to being close to the bright foreground galaxy?

Wavelengths is what allows astronomers redshift a background galaxy that is covered up. This is due to being close to the foreground galaxy.

Is there any life on the galaxy andromade?

according to scientist well since they didn't hear any radio signal messages that means no life in the galaxy andromede

Why are there no photos of the whole of the Milky Way?

you need a telescope that is directly above it and you can't do that realistically

What are the stars that make up Virgo?

There are almost 100 stars in the constellation which appear in the Bayer/Flamsteed catalogues. Among the brighter stars are Alpha Virginis = Spica,

Beta Virginis = Zavijava,

Gamma Virginis = Porrima,

Delta Virginis = Auva and

Epsilon Virginis = Vindemiatrix.


Fainter stars which are named, are

Zeta Virginis = Heze

Ata Virginis = Zaniah,

Iota Virginis = Syrma and

Mu Virginis = Rijl al Awwa.

What is the galaxy of California?

There is a Galaxy Theatre in Santa Anna, California.

There is probably *many* Galaxy Theatres in California. How many Rays Pizzas are in New York?

Or are they referring to MLS?

How do must galaxies move as the universe grows?

all galaxies are constantly moving away from each other and are increasing in speed due to the lessening effect of gravity over the distances between galaxies and the theoretical dark energy which scientists have yet to prove the existance of

Why are older stars in the center of a galaxy?

Because newer stars are forming at the outer edges, and because the gravitational pull is stronger for the older stars.

How will the universe die?

There are many theories, and the most probable one seems to be that it won't. Besides the smart-ass answer of 'the universe isn't alive so it can't die', I would say that the universe will continually expand for all eternity.

What are physical charachteristcs of a spiral galaxy?

A spiral galaxy, as its name implies, has one or more spiral arms that stretch out from the center. The center often contains a bulge of stars and sometimes can even contain an active black hole.

When should mailboxes be set in a cluster?

Mailboxes should be set in a cluster in larger neighborhoods. This makes it easier for the mailman to distribute mail to multiple people without dropping off packages on the front door.