31.3 and 31.4 Flashcards
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large group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
galaxies
part of a larger group of stars,
Milky Way
a large group of stars
local group
study of how the universe began, how it continues to change and what it is made up
cosmology
all matter and energy in the universe
big band theory
residual microwave radiation emitted when the universe was very young
cosmic background radiation
invisible form of matter that does not emit any detectable electromagnetic energy
dark matter
creates a repulsive form of energy
dark energy
What are the three shapes a galaxy can be?
spiral, elliptical and irregular
Which galaxy are located in?
Milky Way
What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?
Spiral
How many galaxies are in the local group?
50
What are the two largest galaxies in the local group?
Milky Way and Androneda
Where are we at in the Milky way galaxy?
In the center
How long ago did the big bang accure?
14.7 billion years ago
What is the name of the affect that shows the difference in lights?
Doppler
What is the universe made up of?
regular matter, dark matter