Messier 110

Sky watchers are highlighting Messier 110, a dwarf elliptical satellite galaxy of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), located in the constellation Andromeda roughly 2.63 million light-years away. Classified as type dE5 pec, it draws attention because it shows unusual dust clouds and signs of recent star formation, features rare for a dwarf elliptical galaxy. Enthusiasts are sharing images and facts about the object as part of ongoing astronomy outreach.