The Satellite of M31 is a elliptical galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, located about 2,900,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 17.0' x 9.8' and a magnitude of 8.5, it is best observed during autumn.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Hard to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Elliptical Galaxy

Constellation

Andromeda

Distance

2900000 ly

Size

17.0' x 9.8'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

8.5