Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Andromeda Galaxy
noun
/ænˈdrɒm.ɪ.də ˈɡæl.ə.ɡi/
Definition
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located about 2.537 million light-years from Earth, known as the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.
Examples
- The Andromeda Galaxy is visible to the naked eye on clear nights.
- In a few billion years, the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy are expected to collide.
Meaning
It is named after the princess Andromeda in Greek mythology and is the largest galaxy in the local group of galaxies, which also includes the Milky Way, the Triangulum Galaxy, and several dwarf galaxies.
Synonyms
- M31
- Messier 31
- NGC 224
