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Which galactic neighborhood contains the Milky Way and over 50 other galaxies?

They belong to the Local Group.

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  1. The Local Group ✔
  2. The Coma Cluster
  3. The Boötes Void

Why: The Local Group is a gravitationally associated collection of nearby galaxies. It includes the Milky Way, Andromeda, Triangulum, and many dwarfs.

Huh, didn't know that: Triangulum, also called M33, is the third large spiral in the Local Group.

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The Local Group holds meetings, but the minutes take millions of years.
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Answer: The Local Group. The Local Group is a gravitationally associated collection of nearby galaxies. It includes the Milky Way, Andromeda, Triangulum, and many dwarfs.

  1. Galaxies science.nasa.gov/universe/galaxies
    The Milky Way sits in a neighborhood with over 50 other galaxies called the Local Group.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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