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Andromeda Galaxy (M31)MirachAlpheratzAlmaak

Stick figure for Andromeda (And)

Stars in this Figure

Star Mag Spectral Type Distance Meaning
Mirach2.07M0 · Red giant197 lyArabic Al-Mirāq, 'The Girdle' or 'The Loin' — marks the hip of Andromeda. Nearby sits M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, visible to the naked eye.
Alpheratz2.07B9 · Blue-white subgiant97 lyArabic Surrat al-Faras, 'Navel of the Mare' — once shared between Andromeda and Pegasus, forming a corner of the Great Square.
Almaak2.10B8 · Orange giant + blue companion355 lyArabic Al-'Anāq al-Ard, 'The Desert Lynx.' One of the finest double stars in the sky — vivid gold and blue-green pair.