Photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy

Photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 4 hours on 29th December 1888 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020628

Title

Photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (mount): 430 x 305 x 1.5 mm