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Top 30 Closest Galaxies to Milky Way

The nearest galactic neighbors in our Local Group. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Galaxy Name ⇵Type ⇵Distance (Light Years) ⇵
1Canis Major Dwarf25,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
2Sagittarius Dwarf Spherical70,000 Light YearsElliptical Galaxy
3Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC)163,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
4Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)200,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
5Ursa Minor Dwarf206,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
6Draco Dwarf258,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
7Sculptor Dwarf290,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
8Sextans Dwarf290,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
9Carina Dwarf330,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
10Fornax Dwarf460,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
11Leo II Dwarf690,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
12Leo I Dwarf820,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
13Leo T Dwarf1,370,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
14Phoenix Dwarf1,440,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
15Barnard's Galaxy (NGC 6822)1,630,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
16Andromeda Galaxy (M31)2,537,000 Light YearsSpiral Galaxy
17Triangulum Galaxy (M33)2,730,000 Light YearsSpiral Galaxy
18M32 (Andromeda Satellite)2,490,000 Light YearsDwarf Elliptical
19M110 (Andromeda Satellite)2,690,000 Light YearsDwarf Elliptical
20IC 102,200,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
21Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte (WLM)3,000,000 Light YearsIrregular Galaxy
22Pegasus Dwarf Irregular3,000,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
23Aquarius Dwarf3,200,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
24Sagittarius Dwarf Irregular3,390,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
25Leo A2,600,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
26Antlia Dwarf4,300,000 Light YearsDwarf Elliptical
27Sextans A4,310,000 Light YearsDwarf Irregular
28NGC 31094,300,000 Light YearsSpiral Galaxy
29Andromeda I2,400,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
30Andromeda II2,220,000 Light YearsDwarf Spheroidal
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What is the Closest Galaxies to the Milky Way?
The nearest galactic neighbors in our Local Group.
How many entries are in this list?
There are currently Top 30 Closest Galaxies to Milky Way entries recorded in this list.
How is this data collected and verified?
Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
How often is this list updated?
This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the most current data available. Some statistics change frequently (e.g. population, rankings) while others remain stable over time (e.g. historical records).
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