I'm not sure if this has an answer, but here goes. If it's a clear night, no or little light pollution, which is the furthest star or object that a person can see without a telescope, just with the eyes alone?
2007-11-26 13:28:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I'll agree you can see M31 Andromeda. However, the transparency and seeing conditions need to be average or above average. Also, wind turbulence plays a role too. If you are located in a dark sky site, you can see the double cluster in Persues M17 or NGC 869 & 884. Also the split in the Milky Way during the summer that runs through Sagittarius in the Northern hemisphere. It's just awesome for those who have seen it.
2007-11-26 14:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jill R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The farthest object is M31, the Andromeda Galaxy at 2.5 million light years.
The farthest visible star is probably Eta Carinae at 7500 light years (apparent magnitude varies, it can range from -.8 to 7.9).
2007-11-26 13:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd agree that the most likely answer is the Andromeda galaxy at 2 mil+ light years.
2007-11-26 13:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Science 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring Supernovae - Star = Deneb.
2007-11-26 13:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by The Lazy Astronomer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. My tired old eyes can still see the Triangulum Galaxy. http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/T/Triangulum_Galaxy.html
2007-11-26 13:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋