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Hubble

Andromeda Galaxy

Also known as: M31, NGC 224

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Analysis

The largest galaxy in our Local Group, containing roughly 1 trillion stars.

Visible to the naked eye

Coordinates: RA: 0h 42m 44.33s, Dec: +41° 16' 7.3"; Constellation: Andromeda
Observation Date: January 5, 2015
Distance: 2.5 million light years