Milky Way
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that is part of the Local Group of galaxies, which also includes the Andromeda Galaxy, the Triangulum Galaxy, and about 54 other smaller galaxies. It is estimated to be about 13.
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It is estimated to be about 13. 51 billion years old and is composed of billions of stars, as well as planets, asteroids, and other celestial objects. The Milky Way is named after the hazy band of light that can be seen in the night sky, which is caused by the reflection of the galaxy's stars off interstellar dust. It has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is home to our solar system, which includes the Sun, planets, and various other objects. The Milky Way is an important subject of study for astronomers and scientists, as its properties provide insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe.