Andromeda II

Andromeda II — galaxy, explore its interactive 3D model in Cosmoscope.

Explore Andromeda II in an interactive 3D view of space. See its catalogue position, distance and astronomical facts.

A satellite of Andromeda whose stars still spin with the fossil signature of two smaller dwarfs that merged long ago.

Type

Dwarf spheroidal

Distance

2.1 million light-years

Note

Shows signs of a past dwarf–dwarf merger

Explore Andromeda II in 3D

Andromeda II is placed in three-dimensional space using catalogue coordinates and an adopted astronomical distance. Rotate and zoom to explore the model. Stellar surfaces, gas structure and dust depths may be reconstructed or illustrative, as described in its facts; this is not live imagery from a telescope.