What does "local group" mean?

The small cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way Galaxy; includes Andromeda, Triangulum, the Large Magellanic Cloud, Small Magellanic Cloud and others.

Local group

Q: What is a synonym for "local group"?

Common synonyms include: chapter, local organization, neighborhood association, nonacademic community group.

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The small cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way Galaxy; includes Andromeda, Triangulum, the Large Magellanic Cloud, Small Magellanic Cloud and others.

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chapter local organization neighborhood association nonacademic community group

Etymology

Coined by American astronomer Edwin Hubble in 1936.

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