How to find Andromeda Galaxy (M31) using Pegasus
This guide starts with a large pattern that is easy to recognize without a telescope. Choose the route whose starting point is easiest to recognize from your location.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is 30° above the horizon toward the northeast.
Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
From Mirach, move about 7.7° toward the northwest until you reach Andromeda Galaxy (M31). This is the target field.
Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
Cassiopeia
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Cassiopeia before following the route.
Schedar
Identify Schedar in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
From Schedar, move about 15.3° toward the south until you reach Andromeda Galaxy (M31). This is the target field.
