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Milky Way Galaxy

  • If the universe is constantly expanding and moving, then why are the stars always in the same place?
    August 17, 2026

    If the universe is constantly expanding and moving, then why are the stars always in the same place?

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  • Why do we see the same constellations for ages? While we are orbiting the Sun, and the Sun is the center of the Milky Way, shouldn’t we see different constellations as we move through the Milky way?
    August 3, 2026

    Why do we see the same constellations for ages? While we are orbiting the Sun, and the Sun is the center of the Milky Way, shouldn’t we see different constellations as we move through the Milky way?

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  • How can we take pictures of the Milky Way Galaxy if we are inside of it?
    August 2, 2026

    How can we take pictures of the Milky Way Galaxy if we are inside of it?

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  • How many rogue planets are wandering about the galaxy?
    August 2, 2026

    How many rogue planets are wandering about the galaxy?

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  • How long does it take light from Alpha Centauri to reach our eyes?
    August 1, 2026

    How long does it take light from Alpha Centauri to reach our eyes?

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  • Quiz: The Sun!
    July 30, 2026

    Quiz: The Sun!

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  • The speed of the Sun’s orbital movement across the Galaxy is about 254 km/s. How fast is our Galaxy moving and does it revolve around something?
    July 29, 2026

    The speed of the Sun’s orbital movement across the Galaxy is about 254 km/s. How fast is our Galaxy moving and does it revolve around something?

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  • Dark Galaxy
    July 28, 2026

    Dark Galaxy

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  • The Pegasus Cluster
    July 27, 2026

    The Pegasus Cluster

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  • Approaching Andromeda
    January 26, 2022

    Approaching Andromeda

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