Andromeda Galaxy
M31 / NGC 224 · galaxy
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Nearest large spiral; vast naked-eye galaxy with companions M32 & M110 — fills a wide field.
| Vis magnitude | 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Apparent size | 190×60′ (major 0.19e3′) |
| RA / Dec (J2000) | 0.7122h / 41.2690° |
| Altitude / Azimuth | -9.7° / 358.3° |
| Rise · Transit · Set | 00:06 · 09:11 · 18:16 |
| Transit altitude | 87.7° |
| Above-min interval | 12:11am–6:10pm |
| Suitability | both — RedCat: fills the frame; MiniCat: fits comfortably |
| Source | seed |