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Andromeda Galaxy

2.5 million ly

Largest galaxy near the Milky Way

Estimated Stars and galaxies · Verified 2026-10-29 · WWV-UN-003

Andromeda lies about 2.5 million light-years away and can be seen with the naked eye on a dark night. It is the biggest large galaxy close to our own.

Distance estimates have been refined over the years and may shift a little more.

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