Which part of our Milky Way Galaxy has the youngest stars?
A) bulge
B) disk
C) halo
D) cannot measure relative ages of these structures

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The disk of our Milky Way Galaxy is where most of the active star formation is taking place, making it the region with the youngest stars. The bulge and halo tend to have older populations of stars. It is possible to compare the relative ages of these structures through techniques such as studying the ages of star clusters and analyzing the chemical composition of stars.

Which Part of Our Milky Way Galaxy Has the Youngest