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Which of the following is a true statement about constellations and galaxies?

A) A constellation and a galaxy are the same size.
B) A constellation is much larger than a galaxy, and they are both composed of many stars.
C) A constellation and a galaxy are both found within a solar system
D) A galaxy is much larger than a constellation, and they are both composed of many stars.

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I would say the answer is C

Galaxy

- It is a collection of billions of stars.
- Resembling human beings or animals.
- There are billions of galaxies in the Universe.
- There are not many galaxies, which are visible to the naked eyes.


Constellation

- It is a collection of only a few stars.
- Stars in the constellation are arranged in patterns resembling human beings or some animals.
- There are only about 88 constellations.
- There are many constellations, which can be observed with the help of naked eyes.
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