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Messier 31is the nearest what to the earth?
Messier 31 or M31 or the Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest large spiral galaxy to Earth.It is commonly assumed wrongly to be the closest galaxy to our own but other smaller galaxies are closer. In fact it is the 35th nearest galaxy to us.The Canus Major Dwarf Galaxy is thought to be closest at 42,000ly from the galactic core and 25,000ly from earth. It is infact closer to the solar system than the galactic core of the Milky Way. (Satellite of Milky Way)Sagillarius Dwarf Eliptical Galaxy is 50,000ly from the core and 70ly from Earth. (Satellite of Milky Way)Large Magellanic Cloud is 157,000 ly from the core. (Satellite of Milky Way)Bootes I Dwarf Galaxy is 197,000ly from the core. (Satellite of Milky Way)Small Magellanic Cloud is 206,000ly from the core. (Satellite of Milky Way)Ursa Minor Dwarf Galaxy is 206,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Draco Dwarf Galaxy is 258,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Sextans Dwarf Galaxy is 281,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy is 287,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Ursa Major I Dwarf Galaxy is 330,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Carina Dwarf Galaxy is 330,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Fornax Dwarf Galaxy is 460,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Leo II Dwarf Galaxy is 701,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Leo I Dwarf Galaxy is 820,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Leo T Dward Galaxy is 1,370,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Phoenix Dwarf Galaxy is 1,440,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)Barnard's Galaxy is 1,630,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)MGC1 star cluster is 2,000,000ly. (Isolated Cluster)NGC 185 Dwarf Galaxy is 2,010,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Andromeda II Dwarf Galaxy is 2,130,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)IC 10 Galaxy is 2,200,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)NGC 147 Dwarf Galaxy is 2,200,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Leo A Dwarf Galaxy is 2,250,000ly. (Satellite of Milky Way)IC 1613 Dwarf Irregular Galaxy is 2,350,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Andromeda I Dwarf Galaxy is 2,430,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Andromeda III Dwarf Galaxy is 2,440,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Cetus Dwarf Galaxy is 2,460,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)M32/ Le Gentil Dwarf Eliptical Galaxy is 2,480,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Cassiopeia Dwarf Galaxy/Andromeda VII 2,490,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Andromeda IX Dwarf Galaxy is 2,500,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)LGS 3 Dwarf Irregular Galaxy is 2,510,000ly. (Satellite of Triangulum)Andromeda V Dwarf Galaxy is 2,520,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Pegasus Dwarf Galaxy/Andromeda VI is 2,550,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)Andromeda VIII Galaxy is 2,560,000ly. (Satellite of Andromeda)M31/ Andromeda Galaxy is 2,560,000ly.M33/ Triangulum Galaxy is 2,640,000ly.
What revolves around the Milky Way galaxy?
There are two satellite galaxies, the Greater Magellanic Cloud and the Lesser Magellanic Cloud, which orbit the Milky Way.
What is the relationship between the moon and the Milky Way galaxy?
The moon is a natural satellite of Earth and is not directly related to the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, including Earth and the moon. The moon orbits Earth, not the Milky Way.
Rockets are now advanced enough to go beyond the solar system which kind of research has made this possible?
Research has made this possible when NASA sent a rocket out and made it out of the Milky Way (our solar system).
Pics of the milky way galaxy?
Try this link to the Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive from NASA.
How far from earth to the center of the milky way?
the answer to this question from the nasa website is 26,000 light years.
What satellite took photograph of Milky Way?
The Milky Way has never been photographed from the outside. There is no satellite that can get to the outer limits of our galaxy, therefore nothing can take an actual photograph of it. Every one that you see is what is believed that our galaxy looksl ike.
What is the artificial satellite's name that will reach Pluto in 2015?
The satellite sent to explore Pluto was called Charon. Charon is not the satellite on the way to Pluto. Charon is a satellite (moon) of Pluto. The satellite currently on the way to explore Pluto is called New Horizons. It is expected to arrive July, 2015.
How come you have pictures of the Milky Way when our planet is in the middle of it?
There are many satilites in outer space that where sent off so it and we can see the milky way.
Is the Sun going to line up with the Milky Way?
No. The Milky Way is our galaxy, and our Sun is part of the Milky Way. The Milky Way got its name because it LOOKS like somebody spilled several gallons of milk across the sky. The Milky Way is a spiral-shaped "blob" of many billions of stars; there's nothing to "line up" with. See the link below for a photo of the Milky Way from NASA's "Picture of the Day" archive.
How many satellite galaxies orbit the Milky Way?
Oh, that's a wonderful question! You know, the Milky Way actually has quite a few satellite galaxies, all gathered around like dear friends in a cozy painting. Scientists estimate there are about 50 or so different satellite galaxies gracefully dancing around our beautiful Milky Way galaxy. Can you picture it now, right there in your mind's eye?
Will our galaxy wash away?
According to Nasa, The Milky Way (Our galaxy) will crash into Andremoda and our galaxy will slowly wash away.
