Messier 31 (M31) is a spiral galaxy in the Andromeda constellation. M31 is better known as the Andromeda Galaxy. Its alternative designation is NGC 224.

Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ, using SBIG STL-11000M camera. Data frames by Adam Block. Processing in Maxim DL with Digital Development, then Photoshop CS2 by JDS.

Click for larger view and more details (including purchasing options).