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What galaxy is considered nearest to our galaxy?
Not counting the Magellanic Clouds (which are minielliptical galaxies orbiting our galaxy), the Andromeda galaxy is the galaxy nearest to our galaxy.
What do two dozen or so galaxies nearest to the Milky Way Galaxy form?
Two dozen or so galaxies nearest to the Milky Way Galaxy form Local Group.
What is the name of the galaxy which is nearest to your own?
The Andromeda galaxy is the nearest large galaxy. There are several "dwarf" galaxies which are nearer, including the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds
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.
What is the name of your nearest neighbouring galaxy?
The closest is one of the globular or irregular dwarf galaxies, Canis Major irregular being the nearest . The closest full sized galaxy is Andromeda.
How big is the nearest galaxy?
It is difficult to accurately measure the distances to other stars in our own galaxy, not to mention the distances to other galaxies. The Milky Way galaxy, of which our solar system is a tiny part, is a little bigger than the average, but not greatly so. The nearest other galaxies to ours are the Large Magellanic Cloud and the Small Magellanic Cloud, which are dwarf satellite galaxies of the Milky Way.
How many galaxies like your own would it take laid edge to edge to reach the nearest galaxy?
About one. Our galaxy is surrounded by several dwarf galaxies, that are extremely close to us.About one. Our galaxy is surrounded by several dwarf galaxies, that are extremely close to us.About one. Our galaxy is surrounded by several dwarf galaxies, that are extremely close to us.About one. Our galaxy is surrounded by several dwarf galaxies, that are extremely close to us.
Are there some galaxies that have 400 billion or more stars?
Yes. The Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to our own, may have as many as 1 trillion stars.
What the Milky Way Galaxy and all its nearest neighbors are part of a cluster of over 50 galaxies called the?
The Milky Way Galaxy and its nearest neighbors are part of a cluster known as the Local Group. This cluster comprises over 50 galaxies, including prominent members like the Andromeda Galaxy and the Triangulum Galaxy. The Local Group spans approximately 10 million light-years and is part of the larger Laniakea Supercluster. It is characterized by a mix of spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies.
What is the name for a group of galaxies?
A group of galaxies is called a galaxy cluster or galaxy group.
The Milky Way Galaxy and all its nearest neighbors are part of a cluster of over 50 galaxies called the .?
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What are the names of stars in our galaxy?
It has been estimated that there are over a hundred billion galaxies. Not all of them have been named.The most famous galaxies are:Milky Way Galaxy: The galaxy where our Solar System resides.Andromeda Galaxy: Our nearest large galaxy.Large Magellanic Cloud: Brightest patch of nebulosity in the sky.Canis Major Dwarf: Our nearest galaxy at 0.025 MlyOthers are named for their shape.Cigar galaxy.Comet galaxy.Cartwheel galaxy.Whirlpool galaxy.See link for more information.
