From the September 2010 issue

Explore the neighborhood

There are 39 more Local Group galaxies to see.
By | Published: September 27, 2010 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Also known as M31, the Andromeda Galaxy is the furthest-away object that can be viewed with the naked eye.
Tony Hallas

Now that you’ve read about 16 of the Local Group members in the November 2010 issue, check out the full list, which includes locations, magnitudes, and distances. These 55 galaxies mark our galactic neighborhood and are a great observing challenge.