Space / 2010-02-17
Our Neighbor Andromeda
NASA's image library records Our Neighbor Andromeda.
The immense Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31, is captured in full in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. Andromeda is the closest large galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy, and is located 2.5 million light-years from our sun.
A CLOSER LOOK
The immense Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31, is captured in full in this image from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. Andromeda is the closest large galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy, and is located 2.5 million light-years from our sun.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryOur Neighbor AndromedaOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.