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The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the nearest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way and one of the most magnificent objects visible in the night sky. Located approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth, M31 is a vast collection of hundreds of billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and dark matter, gracefully arranged in a sweeping spiral structure.
In this image, M31’s bright central core shines prominently, surrounded by its sprawling disk of stars and intricate spiral arms. Dark lanes of interstellar dust weave through the galaxy, providing contrast against the soft glow of its stellar population. Observing M31 offers a glimpse into the vastness of the universe and the intricate beauty of galaxies beyond our own.
The Andromeda Galaxy serves as a powerful reminder of God’s grandeur in creation — a celestial testament to His creativity, order, and the immensity of the cosmos.
Constellation: Andromeda
Distance: ~2.5 million light-years
Type: Spiral Galaxy (SA(s)b)
Catalog Designation: M31
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the nearest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way and one of the most magnificent objects visible in the night sky. Located approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth, M31 is a vast collection of hundreds of billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and dark matter, gracefully arranged in a sweeping spiral structure.
In this image, M31’s bright central core shines prominently, surrounded by its sprawling disk of stars and intricate spiral arms. Dark lanes of interstellar dust weave through the galaxy, providing contrast against the soft glow of its stellar population. Observing M31 offers a glimpse into the vastness of the universe and the intricate beauty of galaxies beyond our own.
The Andromeda Galaxy serves as a powerful reminder of God’s grandeur in creation — a celestial testament to His creativity, order, and the immensity of the cosmos.
Constellation: Andromeda
Distance: ~2.5 million light-years
Type: Spiral Galaxy (SA(s)b)
Catalog Designation: M31