Andromeda galaxy

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. a spiral galaxy, appearing to the naked eye as a fuzzy oval patch in the constellation Andromeda; it is a close neighbor to our own galaxy.

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Andromeda galaxy Cultural  

1. In astronomy, the galaxy nearest to the Milky Way, usually seen as a large collection of stars arranged in a central core with spiral arms. The galaxy was given this name because the stars of the constellation Andromeda appear to enclose it.

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Example Sentences

The Andromeda galaxy, then known as the Andromeda nebula, is a bright spot in the sky that intrigued early astronomers.

From Salon

The most celebrated of these is the grand spiral called the Andromeda galaxy, or Messier 31.

From National Geographic

Having found this rich historical evidence, astronomers now aim to explore more stars lying in the outskirts of the Andromeda galaxy.

From Space Scoop

As the Milky Way collides with the Andromeda galaxy in a protracted process that will occur in roughly five billion years, the aftermath is likely to produce a quasar.

From Salon

About when our wee Milky Way galaxy with its 200 billion stars will collide with the nearby Andromeda galaxy.

From Washington Post