By analyzing the data from the Pan-Andromeda Archaeological Survey (PandAS), European astronomers have discovered a new satellite of the Andromeda galaxy. The newfound object, which received the ...
A newly confirmed galaxy lurking near Andromeda is shedding light on the universe’s earliest epochs. Named Andromeda XXXVI, this ultra-faint dwarf galaxy ranks among the dimmest and most ancient ...
A close-up view of a prodigious number of stars in the Andromeda galaxy. Credit: NASA / ESA / B. Williams (U. of Washington) The Andromeda galaxy is a colossal marvel in our sky, hosting over 1 ...
What was the first galaxy beyond the Milky Way that you ever saw through binoculars? For me, and I suspect for many of you, the answer is the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). It’s a great choice for a few ...