Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2019

M31: The Andromeda Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2019 is “M31: The Andromeda Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Amir H. Abolfath ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“How far can you see? The most distant object easily visible to the unaided eye is M31, the great Andromeda Galaxy , over two million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amir H. Abolfath ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-september-9-m31-the-andromeda-galaxy

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