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Which is called a galaxy!! in which galaxy we live in!!
Asked by sanjay karmakar,
11 Nov '12 01:12 pm
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A galaxy is a massive, gravitationally bound system consisting of stars, stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas and dust, and an important but poorly understood component called dark matter.
The galaxy we live in, called the Milky Way Galaxy,
Answered by LIPSIKA, 11 Nov '12 04:03 pm
The galaxy we live in, called the Milky Way Galaxy,
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Galaxies contain varying amounts of star systems, star clusters and types of interstellar clouds
THE GALAXY WE LIVE IN IS CALLED MILKY WAY !
Answered by ajit kulkarni, 11 Nov '12 01:52 pm
THE GALAXY WE LIVE IN IS CALLED MILKY WAY !
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The name is from the Greek root galaxias , meaning "milky," a reference to the milky way galaxy.
They referred to it as "milky" because of the faint white appearance on the night sky. It looks like spilled milk. There are a number of ancient legends where milk is involved in its creation.
Answered by Psycho, 11 Nov '12 01:13 pm
They referred to it as "milky" because of the faint white appearance on the night sky. It looks like spilled milk. There are a number of ancient legends where milk is involved in its creation.
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