Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Nearest Galaxy to our own galaxy...

  1. Centaurus Galaxy

  2. Dwarf Galaxy

  3. Andromeda Galaxy

  4. Canis Major Dwarf
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Explanation

The Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy is the closest known galaxy to the Milky Way, located approximately 25,000 light-years from our solar system. It was discovered in 2003 and is classified as a dwarf galaxy. Many people mistakenly think Andromeda is nearest, but Andromeda is about 2.5 million light-years away.

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