The Milky Way galaxy
Chapter 1
Mapping our cosmic neighborhood
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Chapter 2
The monster at the center
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Chapter 3
The Milky Way in human culture
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Chapter 4
The fate of our galactic home
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Milky Way galaxy
Ch 3 · The Milky Way in human culture
teacher From the ancient Greek word for a milky white way, We named every galaxy shining today.
Fun Fact
Dark constellations: Unlike Western astronomy, which connects bright stars, Indigenous Australian astronomy uses the dark dust lanes of the Milky Way to create shapes.
Glossary
mythology (noun)
A collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular sacred, religious, or cultural tradition. Ancient Greek legends attribute the glowing celestial band to milk spilled from the goddess Hera.
A collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular sacred, religious, or cultural tradition. Ancient Greek legends attribute the glowing celestial band to milk spilled from the goddess Hera.
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In the East Asian Qixi Festival myth, what birds form a bridge over the Silver River so the lovers can meet?
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What animal is depicted by the dark dust lanes of the Milky Way in Indigenous Australian astronomy?
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The English word 'galaxy' is derived from the ancient Greek word for which everyday substance?
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What does the traditional East Asian name for the Milky Way translate to in English?
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What stolen item is associated with the Milky Way's name in Turkish and Persian traditions?
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What seasonal event did the position of the 'Emu in the Sky' signal to Indigenous Australians?