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We are all a part of the _________ galaxy.

A

Andromeda

B

Black Eye

C

Milky Way

D

Sombrero

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To answer the question "We are all a part of the _________ galaxy," we can follow these steps: 1. **Identify the Context**: The question is asking about the galaxy that includes our solar system. 2. **Recall Information about Our Galaxy**: The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system. It is important to remember that our solar system is not isolated but part of a larger structure. 3. **Understand the Characteristics of the Milky Way**: The Milky Way galaxy has a diameter of approximately 100,000 to 200,000 light-years and contains hundreds of billions of stars, along with many planets. 4. **Locate Our Solar System within the Milky Way**: Our solar system is situated about 27,000 light-years from the center of the Milky Way galaxy. 5. **Conclude the Answer**: Since the Milky Way is the galaxy that encompasses our solar system, we can fill in the blank. **Final Answer**: We are all a part of the **Milky Way** galaxy. ---
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