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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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BeauYes, the Andromeda galaxy is located in the Northern Hemisphere of the sky. It is visible to observers in the northern latitudes and is best seen during the autumn and winter months. You can find it in the constellation of Andromeda, hence its name.
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Can you see Andromeda galaxy from earth?
Yes, the Andromeda galaxy is visible from Earth with the naked eye under ideal conditions. It is the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way and can be seen in the night sky from the Northern Hemisphere.
When is the Andromeda galaxy visible?
The Andromeda galaxy is visible to the naked eye in the night sky from fall to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The best time to see it is during late autumn and early winter when it is high in the sky and away from city lights.
Is the Andromeda galaxy visible in the night sky?
Yes, the Andromeda galaxy is visible to the naked eye from a dark location. It appears as a faint, smudged patch in the sky and is best observed in the fall or winter months in the northern hemisphere. Using binoculars or a telescope can enhance the view of the galaxy.
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.
What are the constellations located around Andromeda?
Some constellations near Andromeda include Pegasus, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Triangulum. These constellations are all visible in the northern hemisphere and can be found surrounding the Andromeda galaxy in the night sky.
