M31
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M31 |
Object #25 |
Object type |
Other Names NGC 224, Andromeda Galaxy |
Data |
Magnitude:3.5 Right ascension:00:42:44.30 |
Visibility |
Binocular |
This quintessential spiral galaxy is normally visible to the unaided eye from a dark site though not through the light pollution of a city. An easy object in both binoculars and a telescope and well worth the look.
Locate M31
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Observations
Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:28 July 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |