Andromeda galaxy
Noun 1. a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda that is visible to the naked eye (hypernym) spiral galaxy, spiral nebula | ||||
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Andromeda galaxy
The nearest spiral galaxy to our own Milky Way. It is 2.2 million light years away and contains in the region of 4 x 1011 stars. The Andromeda galaxy is believed to be a twin of the Milky Way. Their combined gravitational influence dominates the Local Group of galaxies. It is designated M31 in the Messier Catalogue and NGC 224 in the New General Catalogue. Andromeda is surrounded by a number of satellite galaxies and globular clusters. [ Picture ].
The nearest spiral galaxy to our own Milky Way. It is 2.2 million light years away and contains in the region of 4 x 1011 stars. The Andromeda galaxy is believed to be a twin of the Milky Way. Their combined gravitational influence dominates the Local Group of galaxies. It is designated M31 in the Messier Catalogue and NGC 224 in the New General Catalogue. Andromeda is surrounded by a number of satellite galaxies and globular clusters. [ Picture ].
Andromeda galaxy Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Andromeda galaxy
The nearest spiral galaxy comparable to our own, about 670 kpc away.
The nearest spiral galaxy comparable to our own, about 670 kpc away.
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Andromeda Galaxy
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