The Universe Flashcards
1
Q
Describe a galaxy.
A
A collection of starts
2
Q
What does the universe include?
A
All of the galaxies
3
Q
The distance of an object from the earth (km)
A
Earth - 0
Moon- 384 000
Sun- 150 000 000
Neptune (furthest planet from the sun)- 4 500 000 000
Proxima Centauri (nearest star to the sun)- 4.0 x 10(13)
Milky Way
Andromeda (nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way)- 2.5 x 10(19)
More distant galaxy observed- 1.2 x 10(23)
4
Q
Sizes of objects compared to the earth
A
The earth The moon The planets The sun Galaxies The universe
5
Q
What is the solar system part of?
A
The Milky Way Galaxy
