2007-03-02 00:35:26 · 6 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Of course it could have.
It is less likely to function exactly like it does if we weren't in one of the spiraling arms of what is known as the Milky Way Galaxy, but, since the existence of a star is not dependent on it belonging to a galaxy, but is only dependent on it being able to amass the quantities of hydrogen enough to provide enough pressure to start the process of nuclear fusion, and to every so often kick out enough of the heavier elements formed by nuclear fusion by means of going nova, and then cooling off, and allowing those heavier elements to gravitate into larger and larger bodies, and become planets, yes, all the solar system needs is enough matter withing its own gravitational sphere.
However, there isn't a single galaxy in the universe that could ever be seen by mankind if it weren't for the multitudes of stars that tend to cluster togeher and gravitate around each other and combine their candlepower to be seen, so it is a true statement that none of the galaxies of the universe would be visible to mankind without stars.
2007-03-02 01:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Robert G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm, no. If there were zero galaxies, then the Milky Way Galaxy would not exist. And, we are in the Milky Way Galaxy.
2007-03-02 00:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Otis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If for some reason, we were just floating between galxies or if there were none, we'd do just fine. We get nothing from the galaxy.
2007-03-02 00:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as the Solar SYSTEM is a system in a GALAXY. No galaxy=no system.
2007-03-02 00:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is a glaxie, no i think not.
2007-03-02 00:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by zanydumplings 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
i dont think so!
2007-03-02 00:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by funny_girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋