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Andromeda and Friends

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 15, 2025 is “Andromeda and Friends,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Piotr Czerski). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

Andromeda and Friends
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Piotr Czerski Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This magnificent extragalactic skyscape looks toward the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. It also accomplishes a Messier catalog trifecta by including Andromeda, cataloged as Messier 31 (M31) , along with Messier 32 (M32) , and Messier 110 (M110) in the same telescopic field of view .”

— APOD editors, November 15, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 15, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Piotr Czerski
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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Source

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.