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Which reference material will you use to find more information about galaxy?
nasa.gov
What is the English meaning for Andromeda?
Andromeda is a Greek mythological name for a princess who was saved from a sea monster by the hero Perseus. In English, Andromeda is often used to refer to the Andromeda Galaxy, which is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way.
Are there planets in the Andromeda Galaxy?
Yes, the Andromeda Galaxy has planets. While they have not been directly observed due to the vast distance from Earth, scientists believe that planets exist around many stars in the Andromeda Galaxy, much like in our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Which galaxy is home to Earth and what type of galaxy is it?
The milky way, and its a barred spiral galaxy.
Is the Hubble galaxy the closest major galaxy to our own?
No, the Hubble Galaxy (Messier 31, or the Andromeda Galaxy) is not the closest major galaxy to our own. The Andromeda Galaxy is located about 2.537 million light-years from the Milky Way. The closest major galaxy to us is the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), which is approximately 3 million light-years away.
