Ground-based image of Andromeda Galaxy, M31
This image, from the WIYN/KPNO 0.9-meter telescope, shows the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way.
Credit:
T. Rector and B. Wolpa (NOAO/AURA/NSF)
About the Image
NASA press release
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| Id: | opo1203b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 11 January 2012, 18:45 |
| Size: | 3908 x 4200 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Andromeda Galaxy, M 31, Messier 31, NGC 224 |
| Type: | • Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral • Galaxies Images/Videos |
