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In the context of M31, the "M" stands for "Messier," referring to the Messier catalog of astronomical objects compiled by the French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century. The number "31" indicates that it is the 31st object listed in this catalog. M31 specifically refers to the Andromeda Galaxy, which is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and one of the brightest galaxies visible from Earth.
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Is M31 the Milky Way?
M31 is the Andromeda galaxy.
Other name for Andromeda galaxy?
M31 or NGC224
How many sentient species in the M31 galaxy?
1,260,000.
What is The catalog number of Andromeda galaxy?
M31 (Messier 31)
What is shape of the galaxy Andromeda?
M31 in Andromeda is a classic spiral galaxy.
Which is the nearest spiral galaxy to your Milky Way?
I believe that would be M31.
Which is the nearest galaxy to your milky way galaxy?
I believe that would be M31.
What does the M mean in LEM Products Inc?
In LEM what does the M mean
What is Andromeda's nickname?
M31 or Messier 31 after Charles Messier who cataloged it.
What are some galaxies discovered other than the Milky Way?
andromeda(m31) Lmc Smc.
What does the M and M symbol mean on these small candies?
m&m yum!
M a monomail?
i mean m a monomial
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