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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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