Andromeda III

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

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

A markedly elongated dwarf orbiting Andromeda, its stretched shape hinting at tides from its giant host.

Type

Dwarf spheroidal

Distance

2.4 million light-years

Explore Andromeda III in 3D

Andromeda III 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.