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Is Andromeda closest to earth?
If you mean the Andromeda galaxy, no, there are two dwarf galaxies that are quite a bit closer - the Magellanic Clouds.
What two Magellanic clouds can you see with the naked eye?
There are two "dwarf galaxies" near the Milky Way, called the Large Magellanic Cloud and the (wait for it..... ) SMALL Magellanic Cloud. Guess who discovered them? Ferdinand Magellan (more likely, his navigator....) while he was on his history-making round-the-world voyage. So WHO can see them? People in the southern hemisphere; they are not visible from Europe. Or, unfortunately for me, from California. :-(
What is the difference between a satellite and a galaxy?
Satellite galaxies are typically small galaxies orbiting a larger galaxy. In our case, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are dwarf galaxies just beyond our Milky Way, but their velocity is high enough they are probably not satellite galaxies. Our sister galaxy, Andromeda, is orbited by about 14 dwarf galaxies.
What are clouds of extreme heights referred to?
cirrocumulus clouds range above 18,000 feet but cumulonimbus clouds range from near ground to above 50,000 feet.
Are quasars and active galaxies cosmic cannibals?
well actually all galaxies are active, and yes they do combine after a dance across the sky, and the center of the galaxies combine, I wouldn't call it eating though because all they do is combine with each other. ______________________________________________________________________ The Andromeda galaxy is approaching our Galaxy at about 300 Km/s, and the collision between both galaxies will take place in about 4.5 billion years. Andromeda galaxy is larger in both astronomical size and number of stars than the Milky Way, although Andromeda may not be the most massive, as recent findings suggest that the Milky Way may contain more Dark Matter, and so could be most massive than Andromeda (galaxy Messier 31 or National General Catalog 224). Who will «eat» who? Bets are accepted...
The clouds of Magellan the Sagittarius dwarf are examples of what galaxies?
The clouds of Magellan and the Sagittarius dwarf are examples of satellite galaxies, which are small galaxies that orbit larger galaxies like our Milky Way. They are located relatively close to the Milky Way and are gravitationally bound to it.
Are the clouds of Magellan are two barred spiral galaxies?
The two Magellanic Clouds are irregular dwarf galaxies.
The Clouds of Magellan are what type of galaxy?
The Clouds of Magellan are known as irregular dwarf galaxies. They are relatively small and do not have a specific shape.
did the densest clouds of gas in the early universe become elliptical galaxies?
Yes, the densest clouds of gas in the early universe played a significant role in the formation of elliptical galaxies. As these clouds collapsed under their own gravity, they formed stars and eventually merged with other gas clouds, leading to the creation of larger structures. Over time, the interactions and mergers of these stellar systems contributed to the formation of elliptical galaxies, characterized by their smooth, featureless light profiles and older star populations. Thus, the early dense gas clouds were crucial in shaping the evolution of galaxies in the universe.
What is the specialty of Andromeda galaxy?
It is a large galaxy, which is relatively near-by. There are galaxies nearer to us, like the two Magellan Clouds; but those are mini-galaxies.
Are nebulas in elliptical galaxies?
Because of their age, elliptical galaxies are believed to have older stars and less gas and dust in their insterstellar medium than other types of galaxies, and thus their nebulae are less common. However, nebulae are presumed to exist in almost all galaxies; and some recent observations hint that the central black holes of elliptical galaxies may tend to preserve interstellar gas by preventing it from cooling enough for star formation.
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.
Why are magellanic clouds described as nearby?
The Mellaganic Clouds are two dwarf galaxies, satellite galaxies of our own Milky Way. They are "nearby" only to the extent that they are the closest galaxies to our own. Ferdinand Magellan, the leader of the first European voyage to circumnavigate the Earth, named them because they appeared to be permanent clouds in the southern sky. The Clouds aren't visible from Europe or North America.
What types of protogalactic clouds is most likely to form an elliptical galaxy?
Protogalactic clouds that have a high angular momentum and a significant amount of gas and dust are more likely to form an elliptical galaxy. These clouds experience rapid, chaotic collapse and undergo turbulent mixing, leading to the formation of a dynamically relaxed and spheroidal galaxy like an elliptical. Moreover, a low rate of ongoing star formation and a lack of well-defined spiral structure are characteristics of elliptical galaxies, which can be traced back to the properties of the protogalactic clouds.
Galaxies closest to the milky way?
The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, which are 2 small galaxies orbiting the Milky Way.The Andromeda Galaxy, which is slightly larger than the Milky Way.The Triangulum Galaxy, which is slightly smaller than the Milky Way.
What galaxies are small and have many different shapes?
Dwarf galaxies are small galaxies that exhibit a wide variety of shapes and structures. They can be irregular, elliptical, or even spiral in some cases, depending on their formation history and interactions with larger galaxies. Examples include the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, which are irregular dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way. These galaxies often contain fewer stars and less gas than their larger counterparts, contributing to their diverse appearances.
What are the three types of galaxies and what are there and shape?
The three main types of galaxies are spiral galaxies (disk-shaped with a central bulge and spiral arms), elliptical galaxies (smooth and oval-shaped without spiral arms), and irregular galaxies (lack a distinct shape).
