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Stunning Andromeda Galaxy Image Captured from Canada

9/29/2025

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Ron Brecher captured a detailed image of the Andromeda Galaxy from Guelph, Canada.
The image shows Andromeda's spiral arms and dust lanes, indicating star formation.
Andromeda lies 2.5 million light-years away and 260,000 light-years wide.
The frame includes satellite galaxy M32 and Messier 110, photographed over 38 hours (Aug 17–Sep 2, 2025), as studies note a decreased collision probability.

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Ron Brecher captured a detailed image of the Andromeda Galaxy from Guelph, Canada.
The image shows Andromeda's spiral arms and dust lanes, indicating star formation.
Andromeda lies 2.5 million light-years away and 260,000 light-years wide.
The frame includes satellite galaxy M32 and Messier 110, photographed over 38 hours (Aug 17–Sep 2, 2025), as studies note a decreased collision probability.