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according to information received from radio telescopes, where is our sun positioned in the milky way? a. at the exact center of the galactic nucleus b. just outside the galactic nucleus c. at the tip of one of the spirals d. within one of the

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within one of the spiral arms
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Answer:

D. Within one of the spirals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Our sun is located within one of the spiral in milky way and is known as Orion arm. It is a minor spiral arm which is located about 3500 light years across.

Our planetary (solar ) system lies with in Orion arm.

With in this arm, our solar system is close to the inner rim. The Orion rim has Orion constellations and has brightest starts and many celestial bodies.

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