56 Andromedae is a 6th magnitude binary star in the Andromeda constellation best viewed on autumn nights. Backyard astronomers under suburban skies can view 56 And with binoculars because both stars and bright and wide apart.
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Messier 32 (NGC 221): Le Gentil—A Galaxy in our Neighborhood
Messier 32 (M32, NGC 221), is a dwarf elliptical galaxy best viewed in the fall. It lies in the Andromeda constellation.
NGC 7662: The Blue Snowball Nebula
NGC 7662, also known as the blue snowball nebula, is a bright planetary nebula in the andromeda constellation. It’s a good target for the casual backyard observer with a small telescope as it breaks through the light pollution pretty well for a nebula.
NGC 7686: A Trapezoid-Looking Cluster in Andromeda
The NGC 7686 is an open star cluster in the constellation Andromeda with a buttery yellow star making its mark. It was discovered on December 3, 1787.
Almach: Binary Star Jewel in the Heavens
This pair truly rivals the stunning Alberio double! In fact, I may like this double even more. The color contrast showing through my scope tonight is remarkable.
Messier 31 (NGC 224): That’s No Nebula! That’s a Galaxy! Welcome to Andromeda
Andromeda is the most distant thing humans can see with the unaided eye. Also, it’s of great historical significance for helping astronomers understand the grand scheme of the universe.
The Garden Astronomer 