Backyard Photographer Captures Stunningly Clear Photo of Andromeda Galaxy

Capturing high-resolution images of celestial objects outside of the Milky Way is usually the preserve of space telescopes such as Hubble or James Webb. But backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has broken that mold by capturing a 400-megapixel image of the Andromeda Galaxy. [Read More]

Feb 20, 2025 - 18:51
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Backyard Photographer Captures Stunningly Clear Photo of Andromeda Galaxy

A stunning image of a spiral galaxy with a bright core surrounded by swirling stars and dust. The galaxy's arms exhibit pinkish-red regions, indicating star formation, set against a black starry background.

Capturing high-resolution images of celestial objects outside of the Milky Way is usually the preserve of space telescopes such as Hubble or James Webb. But backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has broken that mold by capturing a 400-megapixel image of the Andromeda Galaxy.

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