Scale the Milky Way down to the size of a compact disc. Which of the following best describes the size, shape, and distance of the Andromeda Galaxy on the same scale?
A)a pecan nut about 1 centimeter away
B)a grapefruit about 1 kilometer away
C)a compact disk about the length of a football field away
D)a grapefruit a few meters away
E)a compact disk a few meters away

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On this scale, the Andromeda Galaxy would be about the size of a compact disc and a few meters away, reflecting its relative size and distance in the universe.

Scale the Milky Way Down to the Size of a Compact