Thu. Apr 3rd, 2025

    Tag: Milky Way

    The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that is home to our Solar System, containing billions of stars, planetary systems, gas, dust, and dark matter. It is characterized by its distinct spiral arms and a central bulge, where the density of stars is higher. The Milky Way is part of the Local Group of galaxies and is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years in diameter. It is named for the hazy band of light formed by stars and other cosmic material that is visible when viewed from Earth, resembling spilled milk. The galaxy is also a site of ongoing star formation and contains various astronomical features, including nebulae and star clusters.