M31

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M31
Object #25
Object type

galaxy

Other Names

NGC 224, Andromeda Galaxy

Data
Magnitude:3.5

Right ascension:00:42:44.30
Declination:41:16:08.00
Constellation:Andromeda
Season:autumn

Visibility

Binocular
Telescope

This quintessential spiral galaxy is normally visible to the unaided eye from a dark site though not through the light pollution of a city. An easy object in both binoculars and a telescope and well worth the look.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:28 July 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: BT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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