Andromeda Galaxy, M31

The closest large galaxy to our own, at a distance of about 2.5 million light-years. It is a spiral galaxy that appears to be slightly larger but less massive than the Milky Way.

Radio Programs

 Andromeda Galaxy Looking deep into the universe Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Galactic Leaders The leaders of a galactic pack Friday, November 5, 2010
Supernova 1885 Lighting up the enormous universe Friday, August 20, 2010
Black Hole Flare-Up A black hole gets brighter Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Andromeda Galaxy Gazing into the far-distant past Friday, October 16, 2009
Andromeda Galaxy As far as the eye can see Monday, November 24, 2008

Featured Images

 Starry Neighbor Friday, February 26, 2010
Hot Galaxy Friday, September 18, 2009
Galactic Empire Tuesday, September 19, 2006

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