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Andromeda Galaxy
Also known as M31, it is the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way. It is a massive spiral galaxy containing roughly 1 trillion stars and is currently on a collision course with the Milky Way in 4.5 billion years.
Physical & Orbital Properties
- Mass
- 3.5 × 10⁴² kg
- Gravity
- 0 m/s²
- Temperature
- -270 °C
- Orbital Period
- N/A
- Distance from Earth
- 2.537 million light-years
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of astronomical body is Andromeda Galaxy?
Andromeda Galaxy is classified as a galaxy (spiral). Our giant neighboring spiral galaxy
What is the mass and gravity of Andromeda Galaxy?
Andromeda Galaxy has a mass of 3500000000000000000000000000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 0.0 m/s².
How far is Andromeda Galaxy from Earth?
Andromeda Galaxy is located approximately 2.537 million light-years from Earth.
What is the orbital period of Andromeda Galaxy?
Andromeda Galaxy has an orbital period of N/A.