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Colon t1_j1msn9f wrote

Reply to comment by subooot in Is the Milky Way... Normal? by cciccitrixx

right, but if someone asks you 'is Steve is normal?' and someone says 'well, there's this mitochondria in one of the skin cells of his foot that will operate like all the other mitochondria!' it doesn't truly answer the question.

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subooot t1_j1n5aat wrote

Studying one part of the solar system can be crucial for understanding the larger system of the galaxy because it can provide important insights and context for the behavior and characteristics of the rest of the galaxy. For example, studying the planets, moons, and other objects in the solar system can help astronomers and other scientists understand the processes that shape and influence the evolution of planetary systems and the characteristics of different types of planets.

Additionally, studying the solar system can provide clues about the early history and development of the Milky Way galaxy, which is the home galaxy of the solar system. The chemical composition and age of objects in the solar system, such as meteorites and comets, can give scientists clues about the conditions that existed in the galaxy at the time the solar system formed, as well as how the galaxy has evolved over time.

Overall, studying the solar system can provide a unique perspective and a wealth of information that can help scientists better understand the larger system of the galaxy and the processes that shape it.

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