How many light years away is the farthest star in our galaxy?
2 Answers
May 8, 2016
As of now, ULASJ015+01 of our galaxy is about 900 K ly, away
Explanation:
Reference: http://space.com/26483-milky-way-most-distant-stars.html
Sun is about 27 K ly from the center pf our galaxy. The galaxy is supposed to have a diameter of 100-180 K ly.
Perhaps, the finding of the farthest star in our galaxy is not compatible with the others.
A MON AVIS: It is not known whether what was observed is a star or a star cluster or a satellite galaxy. I am aware that, with about 0.001 '' precision, it is hard to be meticulous. in making statements, from observations.. . ..
May 8, 2016
WE are 28 000 light years from center of milky way.
Explanation:
TOtal galaxy is 100,000 LY..Sowe are 78000 LY from the farthest star in galaxy.
Picture credit astro digital.ortg.