| Milky Way | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 25.6–27.1 kly (7.86–8.32 kpc) |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sb, Sbc, or SB(rs)bc (barred spiral galaxy) |
| Mass | (0.8–1.5)×1012 M ☉ |
| Milky Way | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 25.6–27.1 kly (7.86–8.32 kpc) |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sb, Sbc, or SB(rs)bc (barred spiral galaxy) |
| Mass | (0.8–1.5)×1012 M ☉ |