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Which astronomical term comes from the ancient Greek word for milk?

Question #149408. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jun 09 2023.
Originally posted Jun 09 2023 7:47 PM.

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The ancient Greek word for milk is "gala" so our astronomical word is "Galaxy". So in that case we have the Milky Way Milk! An ancient Greek myth had that the Milky Way actually comes from Hera's milk.

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Jun 09 2023, 7:51 PM
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