The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 150 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , the Andromeda Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:09 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 27° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:00.
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Name
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 00h42m [4] |
| Declination: | +41°16' [4] |
| Constellation: | Andromeda |
| Magnitude: | 3.44 (V) [2] 4.29 (B) [2] 2.09 (J) [2] 1.28 (H) [2] 0.98 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Distance: | 674.5 kpc 2198.9 klyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.85 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.70 |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 02 Oct 2025 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2026 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2027 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Oct 2028 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2029 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2030 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2031 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Oct 2032 | – The Andromeda Galaxy is well placed |