Andromeda XVII

Andromeda XVII
Andromeda XVII
Observation data
Constellation	Andromeda
Right ascension	00h 37m 07s
Declination	+44° 19′ 20″
Characteristics
Type	dSph

Last updated September 16, 2025

Andromeda XVII (And XVII) is a low luminosity spheroidal dwarf galaxy that is a satellite of the Andromeda galaxy. It is located around 44 kiloparsecs from the Andromeda galaxy.^[1]

This galaxy may have three associated globular clusters surrounding it which means that if confirmed, would make Andromeda XVII unusual for its type.^[1]

Reference

1 2 Irwin, M. J.; Ferguson, A. M. N.; Huxor, A. P.; Tanvir, N. R.; Ibata, R. A.; Lewis, G. F. (March 2008). "Andromeda XVII: A New Low-Luminosity Satellite of M31". The Astrophysical Journal. 676 (1): L17. arXiv: 0802.0698 . doi:10.1086/587100. ISSN 0004-637X.

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[:0-1] 1 2 Irwin, M. J.; Ferguson, A. M. N.; Huxor, A. P.; Tanvir, N. R.; Ibata, R. A.; Lewis, G. F. (March 2008). "Andromeda XVII: A New Low-Luminosity Satellite of M31". The Astrophysical Journal. 676 (1): L17. arXiv: 0802.0698 . doi:10.1086/587100. ISSN 0004-637X.

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