A large group of stars revolving around a...

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A large group of stars revolving around a center is known as a __________.

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A large group of stars revolving around a center is known as a __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Difference between a galaxy and a constellation • What astronomers mean by a cluster of stars • Whether the stars must revolve around a common center of mass

💭 Think About

• Which option describes stars that are physically related and moving together, not just appearing near each other in the sky from Earth? • Which term refers to a truly enormous structure containing billions of stars, gas, and dust, all orbiting a central region? • Which choices describe patterns or events as seen from Earth, rather than a gravitationally bound system?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which term refers to stars gravitationally bound and orbiting a shared center • Eliminate any term that describes only an apparent pattern on the sky as seen from Earth • Eliminate any term that describes a temporary event rather than a long‑lasting structure