INFOGRAPHIC

INFOGRAPHIC

A Safe Location

A Safe Location

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is filled with places hostile to a rocky planet trying to sustain the delicate balance necessary for life. Thankfully, Earth is in a relatively peaceful part of the galaxy. Our solar system is far enough from other star clusters, which prevents Earth from being shaken about by gravitational forces. Further, our neck of the woods is relatively free of dangers like supernovae (collapsing stars), gamma-ray bursts, and black holes.

Grades

5 - 8

Subjects

Earth Science, Astronomy, Physics

















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Director
Tyson Brown, National Geographic Society
Author
National Geographic Society
Production Managers
Gina Borgia, National Geographic Society
Jeanna Sullivan, National Geographic Society
Program Specialists
Sarah Appleton, National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society
Margot Willis, National Geographic Society
Producer
Clint Parks
Intern
Roza Kavak
other
Last Updated

October 19, 2023

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