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hypergalaxy

(sizeable spiral galaxy with satellites)

The term hypergalaxy has been used for sizable spiral galaxy along with satellite galaxies orbiting it, typically small elliptical galaxies. Examples are the Milky Way and Andromeda (with their satellites).


(galaxy type)
Further reading:
http://planetfacts.org/hyper-galaxy/
http://dictionary.obspm.fr/index.php?showAll=1&formSearchTextfield=hypergalaxy

Referenced by pages:
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satellite galaxy

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