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Andromeda Galaxy with brightness contour lines
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Andromeda Galaxy with brightness contour lines
Great Andromeda Galaxy. Optical image of the Great Andromeda Galaxy (M31; NGC 224) overlaid with contour lines which link areas of equal brightness. Andromeda has a bright, dense central bulge surrounded by dimmer spiral arms. The galaxy is located 2.2 million light years from Earth in the constellation Andromeda, & is the most distant object that can be seen with the naked eye. It is the nearest galaxy to our own, the Milky Way. At about 200, 000 light years across Andromeda is the largest galaxy in the " local group", the cluster of around 25 galaxies that includes the Milky Way
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31 or NGC 224. The image depicts the optical view of this celestial wonder, with contour lines overlaid to connect areas of equal brightness. The Great Andromeda Galaxy exhibits a remarkable composition, featuring a luminous and compact central bulge surrounded by more subdued spiral arms. Located an astonishing 2.2 million light years away from Earth in the constellation Andromeda, it holds the distinction of being the most distant object visible to the naked eye. As our closest neighboring galaxy, Andromeda is situated within our "local group" a cluster comprising approximately 25 galaxies including our very own Milky Way. Spanning an impressive diameter of about 200,000 light years across, it proudly claims its title as the largest galaxy in this galactic community. This awe-inspiring photograph not only offers us a glimpse into the vastness and complexity of our universe but also serves as a testament to human curiosity and exploration in fields such as science and astronomy. With its intricate details and profound significance in cosmology research, this image from Science Photo Library invites us to contemplate our place amidst these cosmic wonders that stretch far beyond what meets our eyes on Earth's surface.
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