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What is the name of the galaxy closest to the Milky Way?

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Andromeda
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Solution

The correct option is A Andromeda
Andromeda galaxy is the nearest to Milky Way. This galaxy is 2.537 million light years far from the Milky Way. The distance that light travels in 1 year in the space is called 1 light year.

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