Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

Object

Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Description

The Andromeda Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy and is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. It was originally named the Andromeda Nebula and is cataloged as Messier 31, M31, and NGC 224. Andromeda has a diameter of about 152,000 light-years and is approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth. Boasting an apparent magnitude of 3.1, the galaxy can be seen with the naked eye, even in areas with moderate light pollution.

Objects in image: Andromeda Galaxy, M 110, M 31, M 32, NGC 205, NGC 221, NGC 224
Image
Scope

Askar FR400
Camera

ASI2600 mc
Mount

Paramount MYT
Filters
Guiding

Explore Scientific and ASI1600mm
Exposure Info

14 hours total exposure time. A total of 210 4 minute exposures over the course of 5 nights.
Date

10/24/2023
Copyright

Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory