2006-08-29 20:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by Milla 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
If you are looking in the constellation of Taurus, you will see the Pleiades. To the naked eye, it appears as a small square/kite or miniature "dipper". The Pleiades is an open cluster of stars which is often referred to as the "Seven Sisters" and the Japanese call this cluster "Subaru" which explains why it is the symbol for those make of cars.
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is a faint ribbon of light that is in the constellation of Andromeda, of course. It is difficult to see if there is any haze or lights at all. On a pitch black night, you can see it without too much trouble, but if the moon is out, you probably won't see it at all. If you need a starhopping guide, the steep angle in the "M" or "W" of Cassiopeia points towards the galaxy.
2006-08-30 03:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by sparc77 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you see the Pleadies through a pair of binoculars, you will be able to count individual stars, with about seven or eight most prominent ones. Pleadies is in the constellation Taurus, so you will see the nearby "V" shape of the "bull's horns".
The Andromeda galaxy center is small - and will appear more as a consistent blur rather that a "lumpy" blur, even under binoculars.
The whole galaxy is actually huge - about seven "moons" long!
2006-08-29 20:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by Polymath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a big difference in brightness. If you're looking at the Pleiades the individual stars will be very bright. If you're looking at the Andromeda galaxy you'll barely be able to make it out at all, and then usually only by using averted vision.
2006-08-29 20:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give us some kind of clue!
2006-08-29 20:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm...we can't see WHAT you're looking at....sorry
2006-08-29 20:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋