Definitions

Milky Way

[mil-kee wey] / ˈmɪl ki ˈweɪ /

NOUN

galaxy

Synonyms

WEAK

elliptical galaxy irregular galaxy island universe spiral galaxy star cluster star system

Example Sentences

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Every large galaxy, including the Milky Way, contains a supermassive black hole at its center.

From Science Daily

No similar jet appears to be active in the Milky Way today.

From Science Daily

Its central region spans about 500,000 light years, similar in size to the halo surrounding the Milky Way.

From Science Daily

The planet has a mass about 22 percent that of Jupiter and lies roughly 3,000 parsecs from the center of the Milky Way.

From Science Daily

These findings are changing how scientists search for and study black holes within the Milky Way.

From Science Daily