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Andromeda constellation
Andromeda constellation. Optical image of the constellation Andromeda. North is at top. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the small fuzzy blob at centre. This large spiral galaxy is around 2.3 million light years away. At lower right is the constellation Pegasus, the winged horse, centred on the square of four bright stars. The upper left star (Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae) is in Andromeda, not Pegasus. The other three stars, clockwise from Alpheratz, are Scheat (Beta Pegasi), Markab (Alpha Pegasi) and Algenib (Gamma Pegasi). The two bright stars at lower left are in Aries, with the faint constellation Triangulum above them. Cassiopeia is at upper centre
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Andromeda Aries Cassiopeia Constellation Gamma Night Sky Optical Pegasus Spiral Galaxy Triangulum
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This print showcases the mesmerizing Andromeda constellation in all its glory. With the North positioned at the top, this optical image allows us to marvel at the celestial wonders of our universe. At the center of this cosmic masterpiece lies the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), a small fuzzy blob that is astonishingly located approximately 2.3 million light years away from Earth. Intriguingly, we can also spot another prominent constellation in this image - Pegasus, known as the winged horse. The square formation formed by four bright stars serves as its focal point, with Alpheratz (or Alpha Andromedae) shining brilliantly on its upper left side, despite technically belonging to Andromeda rather than Pegasus itself. Further enhancing this visual spectacle are three stars gracefully encircling Alpheratz in a clockwise fashion: Scheat (Beta Pegasi), Markab (Alpha Pegasi), and Algenib (Gamma Pegasi). Meanwhile, two luminous stars adorn the lower left portion of the photograph within Aries' domain while Triangulum hovers faintly above them. Completing this ethereal composition is Cassiopeia majestically positioned at upper center, adding an extra touch of enchantment to an already breathtaking scene. This awe-inspiring print from Science Photo Library invites us to immerse ourselves in both wonder and contemplation as we gaze upon these celestial bodies that have captivated humanity for centuries.
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