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A Safe Location
A Safe Location
Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is filled with places hostile to a rocky planet trying to sustain the delicate balance necessary for life. Thankfully, Earth is in a relatively peaceful part of the galaxy. Our solar system is far enough from other star clusters, which prevents Earth from being shaken about by gravitational forces. Further, our neck of the woods is relatively free of dangers like supernovae (collapsing stars), gamma-ray bursts, and black holes.
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5 - 8
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Earth Science, Astronomy, Physics
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October 19, 2023
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