Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

From Edge To Edge the Milky Way is about ------- light years across.

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000
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Explanation

The Milky Way galaxy spans approximately 100,000 light-years from edge to edge. This measurement includes the main galactic disk and its spiral arms. Options of 200,000, 300,000, and 400,000 light-years overestimate the galaxy's diameter.

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