Galaxy
Messier 110
Dwarf elliptical galaxy · M110 · NGC 205
Dwarf elliptical galaxy in Andromeda
Photo: Atlas Image [or Atlas Image mosaic] obtained as part of the Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MA · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Messier 110, or M110, also known as NGC 205, is a dwarf elliptical galaxy that is a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy in the Local Group.
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Key facts
Distance
~2.6–2.8 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.5
Apparent size
21.9′ × 11.0′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
M110 · NGC 205
Did you know
- Listed as Messier 110 in the Messier catalogue, also known as NGC 205.
- Found in the constellation Andromeda.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
