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Andromeda Galaxy

Andromeda Galaxy spiral

Andromeda Galaxy, is located in the constellation Andromeda, and is best seen in winter.

Andromeda Galaxy is magnitude 3.44, is 2.54 million light-years away, and is 3.167° x 1° in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Andromeda Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 3.44
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 2.54 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 3.167° x 1°'
      1. NGC:
      2. 224
      1. Messier #:
      2. M31

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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