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Q · The Universe Medium · 45s
Which galaxy is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way?
TopicThe Universe
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Andromeda (M₃₁) is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way and is on a collision course with it in about 4 billion years.
Final Answer: Option B - Andromeda Galaxy