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Both the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way are spiral galaxies that are part of the Local Group of galaxies. They have similar structures with central bulges surrounded by spiral arms. Additionally, both galaxies contain billions of stars and are part of the larger cosmic web of galaxies in the universe.
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How far is Andromeda galaxy from the Sun?
About 2.5 million light years from Earth, but since the Earth and Sun are only 8 light minutes apart, there isn't that much of a difference in how far the Andromeda Galaxy is from the Sun or Earth. So the Andromeda Galaxy is about 2.5 million light years from the Sun and Earth.
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
When was The Andromeda Galaxy created?
The Andromeda Galaxy was created in 1992.
Is the milkyway galaxy is in collision course?
Yes, the Milky Way IS going to crash into the Andromeda galaxy in 5 billion years. Everything in the two galaxies is going to be destroyed. So even if the galaxy is like star wars by then. Every thing will die.
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.
Which galaxy is the nearest to the milkyway?
The nearest and the largest galaxy to the Milkyway is the "Andromeda Galaxy."
What was the first galaxy outside the milkyway to be reconizged as a galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy.
How far is Andromeda galaxy from the Sun?
About 2.5 million light years from Earth, but since the Earth and Sun are only 8 light minutes apart, there isn't that much of a difference in how far the Andromeda Galaxy is from the Sun or Earth. So the Andromeda Galaxy is about 2.5 million light years from the Sun and Earth.
Is there a sister galaxy to the milkyway galaxy?
The nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way is the Andromeda Galaxy. It is of similar size and is visible in dark skies.
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.
What galaxy does the milkyway rotate around?
The Milky Way galaxy is in a local group of 30 or more galaxies of which M30 or Andromeda and the Milkyway are the most massive and they center to a point somewhere between each other. Each have their own satelite galaxies that rotate with the major spiral dominant galaxy
Are there planets orbiting stars in the Andromeda galaxy?
We could never see them from earth due to the incredible distances involved, bit it's very likely that the Andromeda galaxy harbours many planets in orbit around it's many billions of stars - just like in our own Milkyway galaxy.
What shape is the Andromeda?
Andromeda has a kind of oval/round shape, just like the milkyway.
What is your glaxay?
our galaxy is Milkyway galaxy
What galaxy is solar system in?
Sol drags its' planets and all the rest of its' debris through the Milkyway galaxy.
Where is milkeyway?
-The milkyway is in space,it is our galaxy,we live in a part of the milkyway,
Is the Andromeda galaxy an elliptical galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy.
