Unknown Facts About Andromeda Galaxy You Should Know About

In a universe as infinite as ours, it may be a good thing to know our neighbors – so say hello to the Andromeda galaxy! At a distance of 2.5 million light-years, it is the closest large galaxy to our own, the Milky Way – and it may get a little too close for comfort in the future (scroll down to find out what we mean)!

But that’s not the only thing that makes this galaxy so special. We’ve put together 30 fascinating facts about the Andromeda galaxy that you must know. Scroll down to find out about its origin, where it’s headed, and its ultimate fate!