Space · Topic 44 of 59
The Milky Way
⭐ MasteredThe Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system. It is a huge spiral of billions of stars, gas and dust, and we see it as a band of light across the night sky.
💡 Fun fact
Our solar system is about 26,000 light-years from the centre of the Milky Way.
All about The Milky Way
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system. It is a huge spiral of billions of stars, gas and dust, seen as a band of light across the night sky.
Our solar system is about 26,000 light-years from the galaxy’s centre.
🎮 Try it yourself!
Loading…
Real-life uses of The Milky Way
- Stargazing
- Learning about galaxies
- Astronomy photography
Frequently asked questions about The Milky Way
What is the Milky Way?
The galaxy that contains our solar system.
What do we see at night?
A band of light across the sky.