Another stunning thing about Andromeda to observe is its satellite galaxies. The larger satellite galaxies are easily observable in a wide-field eye-piece even

Another stunning thing about Andromeda to observe is its satellite galaxies. The larger satellite galaxies are easily observable in a wide-field eye-piece even by beginners. The smaller ones (globular clusters) are a little harder. Observing the large central galaxy alongwith its satellite galaxies gives me a better sense of scale and fills me with awe.