M31

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