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There is a small problem with this. We really do not have a full picture of what the Milky Way Galaxy actually looks like! The reason is, we are in it - and have not ventured much into it, let alone gain a picture of what it looks like in it's entirety.
We have made guesses, but the main structure has been based on the Andromeda Galaxy.
However, in size and composition (they are both large spiral galaxies) it would be fair to say the two do look similar.
What else can I help you with?
What does the Andromeda galaxy look like?
The Andromeda galaxy is a spiral galaxy, similar in shape to our own Milky Way galaxy. It is made up of a bright central bulge surrounded by a disk of gas, dust, and stars that spiral out in curved arms. From Earth, it appears as a fuzzy patch of light in the night sky.
Are there other galaxies besides the Milky Way galxay?
Yes. Some examples of galaxies (which you can look up) are the: Andromeda Galaxy, the Large Magellanic cloud and the Small Magellanic Cloud.
How far is Andomeda galaxy from the Milky Way?
Andromeda, our closest galactic neighbor, is about 2 million light years away. Still, you can see her without a telescope if you know where to look.
Is Andromeda a constellation?
Yes, Andromeda is a constellation. However, there is also a galaxy 2.2 million light years away from our galaxy named the Andromeda Galaxy - it's named that because you have to look through the constellation of Andromeda to see it.
What the Milky Way look's like?
Our Galaxy, the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy. It means it is spiral in form and has a central bar. Pictures explain the concept better.See related links for a pictorial representation of our galaxy.
The stars you see at night are members of what?
Our Galaxy, the Milky Way Galaxy. you may see others that look like stars but are actually galaxy's (M52).
What would the milky way galaxy look like from far away?
a small white circle.
What is the origin of the word galaxy?
It comes from the Greek word for milk, Γάλα. ANSWER: Galaxy comes from the Greek word, 'gala,' meaning 'milk'. Galaxy means "milky," which is what the star clusters appear to look like.
How do you see galaxies from earth?
use a teloscope, or look overhead at the milky way. You are part of the galaxy use a teloscope, or look overhead at the milky way. You are part of the galaxy
How did earth galaxy gets its name?
Our galaxy is call The Milky Way, it got its name because of the shape, it look kind of milky and spiral.
What is the milky way shaped like?
The milky way galaxy is a barred spiral shaped galaxy.
What other types of galaxies are there besides the milky way?
The answer is YES. There are an estimated 200 billion galaxies in the known Universe. Most of these galaxies are relatively similar to our own, some bigger, some smaller, some differently shaped. Most galaxies hold 50-200 billion stars, and average about 50,000 - 100,000 light years across. Light travels at 180,000 miles PER SECOND, so if it only takes 2 seconds to get to the moon, 30 seconds to Mars, but 100,000 light years to cross our own galaxy, imagine the size! Mind boggling!
