General presentation

Easily observable in the northern hemisphere, it is particularly visible during autumn evenings. Andromeda is especially famous for containing the Andromeda galaxy (M31), the most distant object visible to the naked eye in good observation conditions. This galaxy is the nearest neighbor of the Milky Way and constitutes a major reference point for amateur astronomers.

Shape of the Andromeda constellation

The constellation of Andromeda has a simple but elongated shape, made up of several bright stars. It does not immediately resemble a human figure, but a succession of luminous segments in the sky. The brightest star in the constellation is Alpheratz, which it shares with the constellation of Pegasus. From this star, a chain of stars draws the body of Andromeda, giving the impression of a slender figure stretching into the sky. Under good conditions of observation, this form becomes easily recognizable thanks to the regular alignment of its main stars.

Stars of the Andromeda constellation