Science 101 · Science
The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 (M31) or NGC 224, is a spiral galaxy located approximately 2.5 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda.
· 2 min 18 sec · Hosted by Daniel Lucas
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It is the largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way, Triangulum, and several smaller galaxies. The Andromeda Galaxy is the largest nearby galaxy to the Milky Way, with a diameter of approximately 220,000 light-years. It is visible to the naked eye on a clear night as a faint, fuzzy patch in the constellation Andromeda. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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