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The Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from the northern hemisphere. Above the 45th parallel it is circumpolar, meaning you can see it pretty much any time of the night. If you know where Cassiopeia is, the Andromeda Galaxy is a fuzzy patch of light visible to the naked eye (on really dark nights) between that asterism (the Flying W) and the constellation of Andromeda. The five bright stars that make up Cassiopeia--Andromeda is below the W.
The rim stars are dim, even through a good 14" telescope you can generally only make out the core stars. Otherwise the galaxy would appear a bit larger than our own moon, from our perspective here on earth. Andromeda is 2.5 million light years away, and a bit bigger than our galaxy.
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Can you see Andromeda galaxy from earth?
YES - if the sky isn't too bright from light pollution AND you live in the Northern Hemisphere
Is the Andromeda the core of the moon?
No, it is not. Andromeda is a contellation and the name of a galaxy visible in the northern night sky on Earth.
When can Andromeda be seen from the Northern hemisphere?
June-February; summer-winter
Is Andromeda galaxy the biggest galaxy?
Although the Andromeda Galaxy is a bit larger than the Milky Way, and is large as spiral galaxies go, it is not the largest galaxy. There are larger spiral galaxies, and much, MUCH larger elliptical galaxies. However, because it is relatively close to the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy _appears_ quite large, spanning an apparent width roughly six times that of a full Moon. Still, there are two smaller, closer galaxies (the Magellanic Clouds) which appear larger still. (The Magellanic Clouds are not visible from northern latitudes, however, so one could argue that the Andromeda Galaxy is the biggest galaxy in _apparent size_ visible from most of the northern hemisphere.)
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
Can you see Andromeda galaxy from earth?
YES - if the sky isn't too bright from light pollution AND you live in the Northern Hemisphere
Is the Andromeda the core of the moon?
No, it is not. Andromeda is a contellation and the name of a galaxy visible in the northern night sky on Earth.
When Is the constellation Andromeda visible?
In the Northern Hemisphere from June through February
When can Andromeda be seen from the Northern hemisphere?
June-February; summer-winter
Is Andromeda galaxy the biggest galaxy?
Although the Andromeda Galaxy is a bit larger than the Milky Way, and is large as spiral galaxies go, it is not the largest galaxy. There are larger spiral galaxies, and much, MUCH larger elliptical galaxies. However, because it is relatively close to the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy _appears_ quite large, spanning an apparent width roughly six times that of a full Moon. Still, there are two smaller, closer galaxies (the Magellanic Clouds) which appear larger still. (The Magellanic Clouds are not visible from northern latitudes, however, so one could argue that the Andromeda Galaxy is the biggest galaxy in _apparent size_ visible from most of the northern hemisphere.)
Is the Andromeda galaxy an elliptical galaxy?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy.
Can you see a galaxy with a telscope?
Yes. You need a telescope to see most galaxies. However, aside from parts of our own galaxy, there are at least three others that can be seen with the naked eye. In the northern hemisphere, the Andromeda galaxy, a spiral galaxy like our own "Milky Way" galaxy, is visible with the naked eye at times. In the southern hemisphere, you can see the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two irregular galaxies.
Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?
Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.
What is the shape of Andromeda?
The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).
Who has seen beyond Earth's galaxy?
Anyone can see beyond our galaxy - even with the naked eye. There are three galaxies that can be seen with the naked eye: M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), the Large Magellanic Cloud, and the Small Magellanic Cloud. The latter two can't be seen from the northern hemisphere, though.
Is Andromeda a spiral galaxy?
Yes, the Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral.
In what constellation is a galaxy in?
The Andromeda Constellation has the Andromeda Galaxy within it.
