- Description: M31 - the Andromeda galaxy, the closest major galaxy to us at about 2.2 million
light years. Most likely the largest in our "local group" of galaxies. Easily visible naked eye from a dark
location, stunning in large binoculars! (but you won't see the colours) First recorded history appears
to be by a Persian astronomer in 964 AD though it was spotted long before that. M31 is fairly large at
about 6 full moons in length.
- Camera: Celestron 8" F1.5 Schmidt Camera
- Film: Kodak Gold 100 print film
- Exposure: 15 minutes
- Location: Mt. Kobau B.C.
- Date: August 24, 1995
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