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Hi Patrick,
I need some help making a list of 10 interesting things that can be found in the Milky Way Galaxy. The list can include different star varieties, nebulae, planets, black holes, etc. I'd appreciate it if the list had some variety to it. I also need it to be made up of things that can be easy to do some research on. If you could give me your own list, that'd be great. Hope I'm not asking you for too much. Answer me when you can.
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Hello Julianne...and thanks for using AllExperts
1. super-massive black hole at center of Milky Way (http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/sciencetech/supermassive-black-hole-milky-w)

2. largest star in Milky Way (http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1457326)

3. supernova remnants (http://heasarc.nasa.gov/docs/objects/snrs/snrstext.html)

That's about all I can pull off the top of my head, but this website lists 10 other facts about the Milky Way (http://www.universetoday.com/22285/facts-about-the-milky-way/)

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Patrick Weiler

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I`d be pleased to answer questions about any aspect of astronomy, particularly those related to cosmology, astrophysics, and planetary sciences. I can also provide reliable information on unique topics like dark energy, dark matter, black holes, etc.,.

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Teacher, adult after-hours education at local community college, including frequent "star parties." I have my own telescope system, and continue to stay apace of recent developments and emerging theories in the field.

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BA, liberal arts with emphasis on sciences. BS, computer technology.

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