Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or M31, is a barred spiral galaxy and the nearest major galaxy to our Milky Way. At approximately 2.5 million light-years away, it's the most distant object visible to the naked eye under good conditions. This stunning image captures the galaxy's majestic spiral arms, intricate dust lanes, and numerous star-forming regions. The warm golden core contrasts beautifully with the blue-tinged outer regions where young, hot stars reside. Our detailed capture reveals not only the main galaxy but also its companion galaxies M32 and M110, creating a complete portrait of this cosmic neighborhood.