Local Group - Wikipedia
WEBThe Local Group is a galaxy group that includes the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and about 80 other galaxies. It has a diameter of 10 million light-years and a mass of 2 × 1012 solar masses, and is part of the Virgo Supercluster.
The Local Group is our galactic neighborhood - EarthSky
WEBOct 24, 2023 · Learn about the Local Group, a system of galaxies near our Milky Way, including Andromeda, Triangulum and 50 dwarf galaxies. Find out how the Local Group fits into the Virgo...
The Local Group - Imagine the Universe!
WEBOct 22, 2020 · Learn about the Local Group, a collection of over 30 galaxies, including the Milky Way and Andromeda, that are gravitationally bound. Find out how astronomers measure distances, travel times, and dynamics of the Local Group galaxies.
Local Group | Galaxies, Star Clusters & Nebulae | Britannica
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Learn about the Local Group, a cluster of more than 20 galaxies that includes the Milky Way and Andromeda. Find out how they are bound by gravity, how far apart they are, and what types of galaxies they are.
The Local Group: Our galactic neighborhood | Astronomy.com
WEBAug 5, 2019 · Learn about the 85 galaxies near the Milky Way, including the Magellanic Clouds, Andromeda, and dwarf irregulars. Discover how they form, evolve, and interact in the Local Group.
What is the Local Group? - Universe Today
WEBMay 4, 2009 · The Local Group is a cluster of more than 50 galaxies, including the Milky Way, Andromeda and the Triangulum Galaxy. It is part of the Virgo Supercluster and has a mass of 1.29 billion solar...
The Universe within 5 million Light Years - The Local Group of Galaxies
WEBLearn about the three large galaxies and 46 dwarf galaxies that make up the Local Group, a group of galaxies within 5 million light years of the Milky Way. See a map, a list and images of some of the galaxies in the Local Group.
A guide to our galactic neighborhood - Astronomy Magazine
WEBFeb 22, 2019 · Learn about the Local Group, a collection of about 54 galaxies that includes the Milky Way and Andromeda. Find out how astronomers discover and study its diverse members, from massive spirals...
Large Scale Structures - NASA Science
WEBLearn about galaxy groups, clusters, superclusters, and other cosmic structures that form the universe. See images and visualizations of the cosmic web, the intergalactic medium, and the Local Group.
Our Galactic Neighborhood - AMNH
WEBThe Local Group of galaxies contains a few dozen members, bound together by gravity. Of these, our Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy are the largest. Most of the others are faint dwarf galaxies. The Large and Small Magellanic “Clouds” are the most prominent satellite galaxies of the Milky Way.