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Ground-based Image of Andromeda Galaxy, M31

Ground-based Image of Andromeda Galaxy, M31
This image of the Andromeda galaxy was taken on Jan. 13, 2001, with the WIYN/KPNO 0.9-meter Mosaic I by T. Rector and B. Wolpa of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Tucson, Ariz.

About the Object

  • R.A. Position
    R.A. PositionRight ascension – analogous to longitude – is one component of an object's position.
    00h 42m 44.0s
  • Dec. Position
    Dec. PositionDeclination – analogous to latitude – is one component of an object's position.
    41° 16' 8.99"
  • Constellation
    ConstellationOne of 88 recognized regions of the celestial sphere in which the object appears.
    Andromeda
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    M31, NGC 224, Andromeda Galaxy
  • Object Description
    Object DescriptionThe type of astronomical object.
    Spiral galaxy
  • Release Date
    January 11, 2012
  • Science Release
    Rare Ultra-blue Stars Found in Neighboring Galaxy’s Hub
    Read the release
  • Credits
    Travis Rector (NOAO, AURA, NSF), B. Wolpa (NOAO, AURA, NSF)

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Last Updated
Feb 17, 2025
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