Zooming in on the andromeda galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31, is a majestic spiral galaxy located approximately 2.5 million light-years away from Earth. It is the nearest spiral galaxy to our own Milky Way. Andromeda is a prominent celestial object in the night sky and is visible to the naked eye from the Northern Hemisphere. This vast galaxy contains billions of stars and is on a collision course with the Milky Way, with the two galaxies expected to merge in a few billion years. Andromeda is a captivating subject of astronomical study and a source of wonder for stargazers and astronomers alike.