Andromeda Galaxy
| M31 is the famous Andromeda galaxy. It is one of our nearest neighboring galaxies and part of the group of galaxies know as the "Local Group". It is easily visible with the naked eye even under moderately light polluted conditions. |
| Telescope: Tele Vue NP-101 w/Feather Touch Focuser | Designation: M31 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200 GTO |
Constellation: Andromeda |
| Camera: Olympus OM-1 | Distance: Approx 2.9 Million Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST-4 | Type: Spiral Galaxy |
| Exposure: Hypersensitized Kodak Royal Gold 200, 2 hours | Position: R.A. 00 hr 43 min , Dec +410 19' |
| Processed using Registar, PhotoShop CS | Date: 15 October 2004 |
| Scanning by Tony Hallas | Location: Mayhill, NM : New Mexico Skies |