How to find the Andromeda Galaxy (M31): Our Closest Large Galaxy

Discover how to find the Andromeda Galaxy in the night sky, also known as M31 and watch footage that should represent what you will see through your eyepiece. Followed by some post processed shots of Andromeda to bring out more detail.

The Andromeda Galaxy is known by lots of codes including: NGC 224, UGC 454, PGC 2557, 2C 56 (Core), CGCG 535-17, MCG +07-02-016, IRAS 00400+4059, 2MASX J00424433+4116074, GC 116, h 50, Bode 3, Flamsteed 58, Hevelius 32, Ha 3.3, IRC +40013

Equipment List:

- Celestron SE6 Telescope
- Altair GPCAM3 178M USB3 Mono Camera
- SkyWatcher EQ5 Mount
- SkyWatcher Enhanced Dual-Axis Motor Drive
- Antares f6.3 Focal Reducer
- Revelation 0.5x Focal Reducer
- UV/IR Filter

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