Melkweg

Example:The Milky Way and Melkweg are the same galaxy.

Definition:the galaxy that contains our Solar System, named for its appearance as a milky band of light in the night sky

Example:The Galactic Band as seen from Earth is a spectacular sight.

Definition:describes the appearance of the Milky Way as a luminous band in the night sky

Example:Much like the Milky Path, our solar system is within the Melkweg.

Definition:another term for the Milky Way, reflecting its appearance like a path of milk in the sky

Example:The Galactic Core of Melkweg has been observed using advanced telescopes.

Definition:the dense central region of a galaxy, which can be a supermassive black hole surrounded by stars and gas