The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as M31 or as the Great Spiral Galaxy[1], is one of the most distant objects that the unaided human eye can see; it lies over 2.2 to 3 million light years away.[2] Locating it the first time is a little tricky, but once you find it, it's hard to ever lose it again.
Note: The best time for finding the Andromeda galaxy is between August through late March, so if you're experiencing difficulties locating it, bookmark this page and try again later. Also, be aware that this is easier to find from the northern hemisphere than from the southern hemisphere.
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