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The constellations are apparent from Earth as groups of a few stars (they may be at very different distances from ech other in space but from right here they appear relatively close together. Galaxies are billions of stars held together by gravity. There are only a few galaxies that can be seen with out a telescope and the brightest is M31 (or NGC 224) Andromeda (apparently inside the constellation called Andromeda but at a distance of bout 2.5 million light years).
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What type of galaxy is a constellation?
A constellation is NOT a galaxy.
Is the milky way a constellation or galaxy?
galaxy well... the milky way itself is a constellation but we live in what we call the milky way galaxy.,
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
What constellation is the 3C 153 galaxy part of?
3C 153 is a Seyfert galaxy located in the constellation Auriga.
How did Andromeda become a constellation?
Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a constellation
Which is largest supergiant constellation solar system or galaxy?
A galaxy is larger than a supergiant constellation. A galaxy can contain billions to trillions of stars, while a supergiant constellation refers to a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky, typically within our own galaxy.
Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after Andromeda?
The Andromeda galaxy was named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology. The constellation Andromeda, in which the galaxy is found, is also named after her. It was named as such because of its proximity to the constellation and its association with the myth.
Is Orion a galaxy by itself or is it only in a galaxy?
Orion is a constellation in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
Is the Milkyway a constellation?
The Milky Way is out nearest Galaxy. It is not a constellation.
What galaxy is Hercules in?
he is a constellation. Not a star!!!!
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.
One name for a collection of millions of stars?
constellation
