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spiral nebula

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spiral nebula: see galaxy galaxy, large aggregation of stars , gas, and dust, typically containing billions of stars. Recognition that galaxies are independent star systems outside the Milky Way came from a study of the Andromeda Galaxy (1926–29) by Edwin P.
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That suggested that Andromeda, as well as other spiral nebula, were themselves galaxies.
The roof, supported by four columns, has a central opening over a figure in the polished marble floor which is intended to evoke a spiral nebula.
 
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