The Milky Way
Object 'The Milky Way' belongs to the 'Outer Space' theme.Connection to The Sun:
The Sun is one of many stars within the Milky Way galaxy. Just as the Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun orbits the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, making one complete trip per "cosmic year" (by definition).
Connection to Planet Earth:Planet Earth is only a tiny speck within the Milky Way Galaxy. It is, however, currently the only *known* place in the galaxy containing sentient life. This might change as Earth technology expands.
The Milky Way can sometimes be "seen" from the Earth, where it appears like a giant gaseous cloud.
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