![The closest galaxy to Earth is only 25000 light-years (close in astronomical terms). This is Rosette Nebula 5219 light-years away (this is inside our Milkyway galaxy). I took this picture with my The closest galaxy to Earth is only 25000 light-years (close in astronomical terms). This is Rosette Nebula 5219 light-years away (this is inside our Milkyway galaxy). I took this picture with my](https://preview.redd.it/ptmgluicj8k61.jpg?auto=webp&s=8e0e5ca5d5b60b0d3f1342a05a6c530deb804623)
The closest galaxy to Earth is only 25000 light-years (close in astronomical terms). This is Rosette Nebula 5219 light-years away (this is inside our Milkyway galaxy). I took this picture with my
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Astronomers measure the distance to our closest neighbouring galaxy - and reveal it is just 163,000 light years away | Daily Mail Online
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