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Messier 110
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elliptical galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
Messier 110 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda that is actually a satellite galaxy orbiting the larger Andromeda Galaxy. It's notable as one of the few satellite galaxies visible to the naked eye under dark skies, making it an important object for understanding how galaxies interact and orbit one another.
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Encyclopedic overview
Messier 110, or M110, also known as NGC 205, is a dwarf elliptical galaxy that is a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy in the Local Group.
Early observational history
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