The purpose of this activity is to give you an opportunity to learn more about galaxies and some other objects found in deep space.Please answer the questions in complete sentences on your printed worksheet. The completed worksheet is due at the end of class.

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Galaxies Questions:

1. What shape galaxy is the Milky Way?
2. What is the closest galaxy to us?

1. How many galaxies outside the Milky Way are visible without a telescope?
2. Name the galaxies.
3. What is a cluster?

1. What is the definition of a galaxy?
2. What are the three types of galaxies?

1. About how many stars are in a galaxy?
2. What happens when 2 galaxies collide?

1. How far away is the Andromeda Galaxy?
2. Where is it located?

1. What is a quasar?
2. Why are there no quasars near the earth?

1. What is a nebula?
2. What are the three types of nebulae?
3. Choose one, name it and describe it.

1. If you still have time, check out this site to play some games to test your knowledge of galaxies.

Conclusion

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