Mapping our cosmic neighborhood
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The monster at the center
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The Milky Way in human culture
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The fate of our galactic home
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Milky Way galaxy
artiteacher Naming the Milky Way
From the ancient Greek word for a milky white way, We named every galaxy shining today.
Dark constellations: Unlike Western astronomy, which connects bright stars, Indigenous Australian astronomy uses the dark dust lanes of the Milky Way to create shapes.
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.
In the East Asian Qixi Festival myth, what birds form a bridge over the Silver River so the lovers can meet?
What animal is depicted by the dark dust lanes of the Milky Way in Indigenous Australian astronomy?
The English word 'galaxy' is derived from the ancient Greek word for which everyday substance?
Which Greek goddess is associated with the myth that gave the Milky Way its name?
What does the traditional East Asian name for the Milky Way translate to in English?
What stolen item is associated with the Milky Way's name in Turkish and Persian traditions?
What seasonal event did the position of the 'Emu in the Sky' signal to Indigenous Australians?
What makes Indigenous Australian constellations like the Emu in the Sky unique compared to Western constellations?