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| Andromeda Galaxy - spiraling out of my art work. |
This constellation is home to our nearest spiral galaxy, and largest galaxy in the Local Group (the group of nearby galaxies including the Milky Way), The Andromeda Galaxy.
This galaxy is also referred to as Messier 31 or M31.
The Andromeda Galaxy is about 2.5 million light years away and is estimated to contain at least twice as many stars as our own Milky Way.
On a clear night with no moon and away from the city lights the Andromeda Galaxy can been seen with the naked eye, but if you can't get somewhere dark enough you should be able to see it with a pair of binoculars.
Images @ Eminpee Fotography
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