The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

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Introduction 7 Chapter1 The Milky Way 10 Globular Clusters 11 Open Clusters 14 Stellar Associations 17 Moving Groups 19 Emission nebulae 20 Planetary Nebulae 21 Dust Clouds 23 The Interstellar Medium 26 Companions of the Milky Way Galaxy 28 Size of the Milky Way Galaxy 30 The Milky Way Galaxy Nucleus 31 Understanding Black Holes 33 The Central Bulge 33 The Disk 36 The Spiral Arms 37 The Spherical Component 39 CONTENTS
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, and others, are so vast and varied that there is virtually no limit to what we can learn about them. This comprehensive book aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards focusing on the universe and its stars, and offers readers a detailed and scientific look at nearly all facets of the Milky Way and galaxies in general. Readers will study the different types of galaxies and their behaviors, the stars that compose them, and the interstellar medium. Any serious student of the space sciences will appreciate this fascinating and all-encompassing book.

About This Book

By: Nicholas Faulkner
Illustrated by: Erik Gregersen
Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
9-12Age Range
- AR
126Pages
ScienceSubject
-Lexile
2-3 hoursReading Time
-Guided Reading
-Fountas & Pinnell
-DRA