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Why is the canis major dwarf galaxy colliding with the milky way galaxy?
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∙ 12y ago
the milky ways gravity is pulling it in
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How far is the closest irregular galaxy?
The Canis Major, dwarf galaxy.
What is the closest galaxy to milky way?
It is the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy. The Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is the second closest to the milky way.
Is there a black hole at the center of canis major?
Canis Major is a constellation, therefore there is no centre.
How many galaxies like our own would it take if they were placed edge to edge to reach the nearest galaxy?
Less than one. * The Milky Way (our galaxy) has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. * According to the Wikipedia, the Canis Major galaxy is at a distance of 25,000 light-years from our Solar System. However, its status as a galaxy is disputed (in other words, it may not be a galaxy). * On the other hand, the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy is at a distance of about 70,000 light-years from the Solar System - still less than the diameter of our galaxy. Note that the distances given are from our Solar System; NOT from the center of our Milky Way.
When can you see canis major?
A lot will depend on your location. In the northern hemisphere Canis Major can be seen during the Winter months.
What type of galaxy is the canis major dwarf galaxy?
The Canis Major dwarf galaxy is classified as an irregular galaxy
When was Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy created?
Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy was created in 2003.
What kind of galaxy is the canis major dwarf?
The Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is classified as an irregular galaxy. As the name suggests, it is also a dwarf galaxy.
How far is the closest irregular galaxy?
The Canis Major, dwarf galaxy.
What is the closest galaxy near to earth?
Horse Isle Answer: Andromeda~Callileeno on Chestnut ServerThe Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is the closest galaxy to us but the Andromeda Galaxy is th largest spiral galaxy near us.Look on this site for more info...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/41000.aspx
How many sentient species in the Canis Major Dwarf galaxy?
1,260.
How far is the closest galaxy that is not your galaxy?
It is the Canis major dwarf galaxy. It is 25,000 light years away from the sun.
How far is the Canis Major Dwarf galaxy?
About 25,000 light years from us,
What is the third closest galaxy to the Milky Way?
The Large Magellanic Cloud is the third closest Galaxy to the Milky Way, after the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy and the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy.
Is Canis Major Dwarf galaxy bigger than Milkyway galaxy?
In general, dwarf galaxies are smaller than spiral galaxies like our Milky Way.
What galaxy is nearest to the Milky Way Galaxy?
The nearest galaxy to us is the Canis Major Dwarf about 0.025 million light years away.
What is the nearest galaxy to the milky way?
The nearest galaxy to us is the Canis Major Dwarf about 0.025 million light years away.
