alleryStart learning →About how far is the Sun from the centre of the Milky Way?
A27,000 light-years
B270 light-years
C2,700 light-years
D270,000 light-years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 27,000 light-years
The Solar System lies about 27,000 light-years from the Galactic Center.
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