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The Milky Way's most notable companion galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31. It is the largest galaxy in the Local Group, which includes the Milky Way, Andromeda, and several smaller galaxies. Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way, expected to merge in about 4.5 billion years. Other smaller companions include the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.

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