Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

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"Maffei Galaxies"

Two galaxies (Maffei I and II) on the edge of the local group. Maffei I is a giant elliptical galaxy; Maffei II is a spiral galaxy, like our own. It is uncertain whether they are actually members of the local group.

 

See also:
♦ Local Group of Galaxies