___________ Is an Irregular Galaxy That Is Passing Close to the Milky

question 29

Multiple Choice

___________ is an irregular galaxy that is passing close to the Milky Way and is expected to merge with the Milky Way in the future.

• A) The Andromeda galaxy
• B) The Small Magellanic Cloud
• C) M87
• D) The Virgo cluster
• E) The Whirlpool galaxy

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Definitions:

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