Location of M31 in Andromeda (ground-based image)

This image shows the location of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy) in the constellation Andromeda. The image is referring to a large series of M31 images taken with Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS).

Credit:

Akira Fujii

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0315l
Type:Photographic
Release date:7 May 2003, 15:45
Size:480 x 600 px

About the Object

Name:Andromeda Constellation, Andromeda Galaxy
Type:Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Distance:2 million light years
Category:Galaxies

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