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- 3. brightest objects in the universe, produced by supermassive black holes when dust and gas fall into one.
- 8. the most common type of galaxy, Milky Way is this type of galaxy.
- 10. type of galaxy that has no overall structure and is mostly round to oval shaped.
- 11. _______ limit that determines if a star will collapse into a white dwarf, neutron star, or a black hole.
- 12. Bang theory states that the universe started with an explosion. Spaces count!
- 13. Energy is a hypothetical force that causes the expansion of the Universe. Spaces count!
- 14. Way our home galaxy. Spaces count!
- 15. physical study of the nature of the universe, the cosmos.
- 16. part of the galaxy that consists of stars, gas, and dust
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- 1. Scientist who was studying galaxies. Last name only!
- 2. Microwave Background the remnant of light that roams the universe freely, further providing evidence for the Big Bang theory. Also have a short nickname of Charlie Mike Bravo(not direct words, have to figure out the meaning :) ). Spaces count!
- 4. group ______ is a group of galaxies, that is bound gravitationally, including Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies. Spaces count!
- 5. Big Bang was a massive what?
- 6. Matter type of matter that does not consist of normal matter nor does it emit light. Spaces count!
- 7. Star type of a star that consists mainly of neutrons, which can create an effect called gravitational lensing. on average it is about 20 km (12 miles) in diameter.
- 9. the thing that quasars are made out of is _______ radiation.