Question

The galaxy to which our sun belongs is called:

• A. Andromeda
• B. Milky way
• C. Ceres
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Milky way

The explanation for the correct option:

B: Milky way

1. A galaxy is nothing but a collection of billions of stars, gas, dust, planets, solar systems, comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies.
2. One such galaxy is the milky way galaxy known as the home of the sun and solar system.
3. It is a spiral galaxy that looks like a river of milk in the night sky.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

A: Andromeda

1. The neighboring galaxy of the milky way is located about 2.5 million light-years away.
2. It is the nearest galaxy that can be seen with a necked eye.

C: Ceres

A dwarf planet found in the asteroid belt.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.