Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 8, 2021

The Deep Sky Toward Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2021 is “The Deep Sky Toward Andromeda,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: Stefan Ziegenbalg. The original explanation runs about 191 words.

The picture shows a deep wide field image surrounding the Andromeda galaxy M31). Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & License: Stefan Ziegenbalg Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What surrounds the Andromeda galaxy? Out in space, Andromeda (M31) is closely surrounded by several small satellite galaxies , and further out it is part of the Local Group of Galaxies — of which our Milky Way galaxy is also a member.”

— APOD editors, September 8, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 8, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & License: Stefan Ziegenbalg
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 8, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-september-8-the-deep-sky-toward-andromeda

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