alleryStart learning →A huge collection of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity is called what?
AA galaxy
BA comet
CA planet
DAn asteroid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A galaxy
Stars are normally grouped into galaxies along with gas and dust, and the Milky Way is one example.
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