Unit 11 · Earth and Universe

Galaxy

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Words of This Topic

WordMeaning
GalaxyA vast astronomical structure of crores of stars, planet systems, nebulae and dark matter bound by gravitation
NebulaA huge cloud of gas and dust in space
Milky WayThe galaxy in which our solar system lies
Black holeThe extremely dense object at the centre of a galaxy
Big bangThe process from which galaxies came into being
Light yearThe distance light travels in one year
Observable universeThe part of the universe we are able to observe
ObservatoryA place fitted with instruments for observing space
Dark matterMatter present in a galaxy that cannot be seen
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