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What is the ratio of the distance to the nearest galaxy to the size of the Milky Way galaxy? This is typical of the distances between galaxies as compared with their sizes. dga/dMw = 10:1

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael A. Seeds

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Chapter16: Galaxies

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What is the ratio of the distance to the nearest galaxy to the size of the Milky Way galaxy? This is typical of the distances between galaxies as compared with their sizes.
dga/dMw = 10:1

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