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Extragalactic vs Transgalactic - What's the difference?

extragalactic | transgalactic |

As adjectives the difference between extragalactic and transgalactic

is that extragalactic is (astronomy) originating outside of the milky way galaxy while transgalactic is between or beyond the boundaries of galaxies.

extragalactic

English

Adjective

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  • (astronomy) Originating outside of the Milky Way galaxy.
    • Extragalactic astronomy is the study of things outside the Milky Way
    (en adjective)
  • (astronomy) Originating outside of a galaxy

    • Related terms

    * extrasolar * extraplanetary * extraterrestrial * intergalactic * intragalactic * galactic

    transgalactic

    English

    Adjective

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  • Between or beyond the boundaries of galaxies.