Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Define galaxy.
One Line Answer
Advertisements
Solution
A collection of billions of stars held together by mutual attraction is called a galaxy.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Our galaxy is called ______.
Name the galaxy which is our neighbour.
Cluster of stars.
What is the galaxy?
Number of days taken by the Mars to orbit around the Sun.
Explain the waxing and waning phases in Venus
Our sun belongs to ________ Galaxy.
What type of galaxy is the milky way?
Match the following:
| 1. | Spiral galaxy | a. | Globular clusters |
| 2. | Elliptical galaxy | b. | Bar-shaped structure |
| 3. | Irregular galaxy | c. | Young, hot stars |
| 4. | Barred spiral galaxy | d. | Abundant amount of gas, dust |
Why is our galaxy called the Milky Way?
