The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, located about 2,900,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 180.0' x 63.0' and a magnitude of 3.4, it is best observed during autumn.

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

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Andromeda

Distance

2900000 ly

Size

180.0' x 63.0'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

3.4