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Milky Way subgroup

(the Milky Way and its satellites)

The Milky Way galaxy subgroup consists of the Milky Way and its satellite galaxies. Exact lists and counts vary because questions remain regarding the classification of the object, i.e., galaxy versus globular cluster or stellar stream, etc., and future observation may improve estimates of distances and velocity, which are used to determine whether a galaxy is a Milky Way satellite. Current lists have about 60 or more galaxies and discoveries continue. Some members:


(Milky Way,galaxies)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_galaxies_of_the_Milky_Way
http://www.galaxies3d.org/bey-milky-way-subgroup-galaxies.htm

Referenced by pages:
galaxy group
galaxy subgroup
Magellanic Clouds (MC)
satellite galaxy

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