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Andromeda is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. Nearest, yet still wildly unreachable.

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Andromeda (M31) is the nearest large spiral galaxy, about 2.5 million light-years away. It’s moving toward us and is expected to merge with the Milky Way in roughly 4–5 billion years.

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Andromeda is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. Nearest, yet still wildly unreachable. | SmartAss Facts