Where is our solar system located within the Milky Way Galaxy?
A) Very near the center of the galaxy
B) At the far edge of the galaxy's visible disk
C) Roughly halfway between the center and the edge of the visible disk of the galaxy
D) In the halo of the galaxy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Our solar system is located roughly halfway between the center and the edge of the visible disk of the Milky Way Galaxy. This means that we are located in the spiral arms of the galaxy, where there is a higher concentration of stars and interstellar gas and dust.

Where Is Our Solar System Located Within the Milky Way