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Both of those galaxies are extended objects in themselves, with dimensions of
thousands of light years across each one, so no single figure can be precise.
The round figure that's often used is . . . . . 2.5 million light years.
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The names of the two well-known nebulae?
Andromeda, Milky Way These are galaxies ^ Orion Nebula Eagle Nebula
Is the galaxy of Orion getting wider?
Orion is not a galaxy. It is an open star cluster in the Milky Way. It is also a nebula.
Is Orion in the milky way?
Although Orion is really close to the Milky Way, Orion isn't in the Milky Way. Just for the same of clarity: if you mean the Milky Way galaxy as opposed to "that band of diffuse light in the sky," every star bright enough for you to see individually is in the Milky Way galaxy.
Is the pillars of creation in the milky way Galaxy?
The Pillars of Creation or the Eagle Nebula is only about 7,000 light years from us, so it is definitely in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Is every star you see in the Milky Way?
Yes, unless it's a galaxy or nebula outside of the Milky Way... all the singular stars you can see are within our galaxy.
Are stars at the center of the milky way closer to earth that Orion nebula?
Distance to center of Milky Way: about 26,000 light-years. Distance to Orion Nebula: about 1,300 light-years.
Which galaxy is the Orion nebula in?
The Orion nebula is part of our own galaxy (the Milky Way). The Orion nebula is about 1500 light-years away from us. Our galaxy is about 100000 light-years across.
The names of the two well-known nebulae?
Andromeda, Milky Way These are galaxies ^ Orion Nebula Eagle Nebula
Is the galaxy of Orion getting wider?
Orion is not a galaxy. It is an open star cluster in the Milky Way. It is also a nebula.
Is Orion in the galaxy milky way?
The Orion is a spur of the Perseus arm of the Milky Way. Our sun is in this arm. All the stars and constellations we can see with the unaided eye are also in the Milky Way Galaxy, as is the Orion Nebula (a vast cloud of interstellar gas).
Are spiral nebula outside the Milky Way?
Yes, a spiral nebula is type of galaxy much like the Milky Way.
Is Orion in the milky way?
Although Orion is really close to the Milky Way, Orion isn't in the Milky Way. Just for the same of clarity: if you mean the Milky Way galaxy as opposed to "that band of diffuse light in the sky," every star bright enough for you to see individually is in the Milky Way galaxy.
What part of the Milky Way are we located?
Orion Arm (Of which the Milky Way (Our Galaxy) is included)
What galaxy is the Cat's Eye Nebula in?
Considering the distance to the Cats Eye Nebula is only 3,300 light years away, it is going to be within our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Is the Carina Nebula located in the Milky Way?
Yes, the Carina Nebula is located in the Milky Way Galaxy only 7,500 light years away from earth.
Who first discovered nebula beyond the milky way?
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Is Orion a galaxy by itself or is it only in a galaxy?
Orion is a constellation in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
