Beyond the Solar System

πŸ“š Key Concepts

πŸ”Ή The Milky Way Galaxy

Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy. A galaxy contains millions to billions of stars.

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Key Points:

  • Also called Δ€kāsha Gangā in India
  • Appears as a faint band of light across the night sky from dark locations
  • Contains our entire Solar System and hundreds of billions of other stars

πŸ”Ή The Universe

The Universe contains countless galaxies beyond the Milky Way.

Key Questions:

  • Scientists are searching for life on exoplanets (planets around other stars)
  • No evidence of life elsewhere has been found yet
  • The search continues with advanced technology and space missions
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