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The Andromeda galaxy is approximately the same mass as the Milky Way, or perhaps a bit larger. We believe that Andromeda is similar in shape and structure to the Milky Way, although as different from each other as two large oak trees are from each other.
We can see the Andromeda galaxy, but we don't know exactly how far away it is. We're here in the Milky Way, but we can't see the other side of it, or know precisely how large it is. In fact, scientists have just within the last month (November, 2010) TRIPLED the estimated number of stars in the Milky Way, because of the difficulty of detecting small dark brown dwarf stars. And our new guess probably isn't appreciably more accurate than the old one.
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What type of galaxy is the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral barred galaxy, similar to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
How many light years from the milky galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is at a distance of about 2.5 million light-years from Earth; or from the Milky Way.
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.
Is the Solar System is part of the Andromeda galaxy?
No, it is in the Milky Way Galaxy.
What is in the Andromeda galaxy?
It is the neighboring galaxy to the Milky way. :D =3
Where is Andromeda gallaxy?
Our galaxy is the Milky way. Andromeda is the nearest galaxy to our milky way.
What is the shape of Andromeda?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).
What is our name of the galaxy?
Our galaxy is called milky-way. It had different kinds of stars, planets and super no a. It had hundreds to billions of stars in here Andromeda is more bigger than our galaxy, milky-way. Scientist says that milky-way and Andromeda will collide and will formed milkdromeda.
If you travel to the Milky Way will it take you to the Andromeda Galaxy?
No - you are already IN the Milky Way Galaxy
How are the shapes of the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy related?
Both the Milky Way and the Andromeda galaxies are flat spirals in shape.
What galaxy is after Andromeda?
All stars and constellations that we can see are in the Milky Way galaxy.
Is the milkyway closer then the Andromeda galaxy?
The Milky Way is the galaxy in which our solar system is located; you are inside the Milky Way; it's all around you. The Andromeda galaxy is the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way. The Milky Way is closer to us because we live inside of it.
Is the Andromeda Galaxy in the Milky Way Galaxy?
No. It is our closest neighboring galaxy.
What is the spiral galaxy closest to the milky way?
The Andromeda Galaxy
What type of galaxy is the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral barred galaxy, similar to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
What is the name of your large galaxy nearest to your milky way?
Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way Galaxy. It is the largest galaxy of the Local Group, which also contains the Milky Way, the Triangulum Galaxy, and about 30 other smaller galaxies.
How many light years from the milky galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is at a distance of about 2.5 million light-years from Earth; or from the Milky Way.
