Grub
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
Posts: 11
Location: UK
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 Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject: M31 Andromeda Galaxy |
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Description: Our closest neighbour M31 Andromeda is considerably larger than our Milky Way with 300 billion stars and 150,000 light years accross. Andromeda is infact a spiral galaxy however our view point shows just its edge.
How to find it:
1. Very easy to find, locate the constellation Andromeda find "Mirach" the second star to the left of "The Great Square".
[DIRECTIONS ARE FOR FINDERSCOPE]
2. In your finderscope go down from Mirach and the next brightest star is "Mu" keep going to the next brightest star which is "Nu".
3. Take Nu to the top of your findersope to slightly down to the left is a smudge this is M31 Andromeda.
Recommended Magnification: 46x
Distance: 2.5 million light years |
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