Questions: Even with the best and largest telescopes, we can't see all the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, even though these same telescopes can show us other galaxies. Why is that? dust in the space between stars builds up over large distances and blocks the light from the stars behind the dustier parts of the Milky way the Milky Way Galaxy turns too quickly this is still an unsolved problem in astronomy starlight is not able to travel through black space the lights of Pikeville, Kentucky are too bright and interfere with our observations

Even with the best and largest telescopes, we can't see all the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, even though these same telescopes can show us other galaxies. Why is that?
dust in the space between stars builds up over large distances and blocks the light from the stars behind the dustier parts of the Milky way
the Milky Way Galaxy turns too quickly
this is still an unsolved problem in astronomy
starlight is not able to travel through black space
the lights of Pikeville, Kentucky are too bright and interfere with our observations

Transcript text: Even with the best and largest telescopes, we can't see all the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, even though these same telescopes can show us other galaxies. Why is that? dust in the space between stars builds up over large distances and blocks the light from the stars behind the dustier parts of the Milky way the Milky Way Galaxy turns too quickly this is still an unsolved problem in astronomy starlight is not able to travel through black space the lights of Pikeville, Kentucky are too bright and interfere with our observations

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Main Obstacle

Consider the factors that could prevent us from seeing all the stars in the Milky Way.
Evaluate the options provided in the question.

Step 2: Analyze the Role of Dust

Understand that dust in space can obstruct light.
Recognize that dust accumulation over large distances can block light from stars, especially in the dense regions of the Milky Way.

Step 3: Evaluate Other Options

Consider the speed of the Milky Way's rotation and its irrelevance to visibility.
Acknowledge that the problem is not unsolved; dust is a known factor.
Recognize that starlight can travel through space, and local light pollution (e.g., from Pikeville, Kentucky) is not a global issue affecting all observations.

Final Answer

The correct answer is: dust in the space between stars builds up over large distances and blocks the light from the stars behind the dustier parts of the Milky Way.

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