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 7.6' x 5.8' and a magnitude of 8.1, it is best observed during autumn.

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

Type

Elliptical Galaxy

Constellation

Andromeda

Distance

2900000 ly

Size

7.6' x 5.8'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

8.1