hypergalaxy
(sizeable spiral galaxy with satellites)
A hypergalaxy is a sizable spiral galaxy along with
satellite galaxies orbiting it,
typically small elliptical galaxies.
Examples are the Milky Way and Andromeda (with their satellites).
(galaxy type)
Further reading:
http://planetfacts.org/hyper-galaxy/
http://dictionary.obspm.fr/index.php?showAll=1&formSearchTextfield=hypergalaxy
Referenced by pages:
ARTEMIS
satellite galaxy
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