Help finding m31 under polluted light

[Adamchiv]

Hi guys, I noticed last night that under a polluted sky, if you focus on a star with the 25mm, you can see surrounding stars that arent observable to the naked eye.

So I was wondering if I pointed to Mirach/beta andromadae in the andromeda constellation, then panned across to uAnd then VAnd, could I then stand a chance of seeing m31?

Obviously the sky is vast when slewing through an EP but is this reasonably possible?

Thanks, Adam

[pipnina]

From mirach, following those three stars upwards lands you straight onto it. I didn't know this when i first found it. I used the method where you go down from Cassiopeia but that one is more trial and error than the method illustrated in the picture.

[Stub Mandrel]

Yep, I can only see M31 with aid here (although even a finder or cheap/small binos will do). Same with M1.

[Adamchiv]

Hi, thanks for the diagram, that should make it easier for me to locate the rough area of sky using pegasus

[laudropb]

You should be able to see the central bright area of the Galaxy, but probably not much more if your skies are heavily light polluted. It is incredible the difference a dark sky site makes.

[Bostonteax]

I had real trouble finding M31. I can see roughly where to look with naked eye but when you put a telescope on the general area it's a different story. And when I eventually find it it's a very faint fuzzy smeer.  To be honest I was disappointed at start but am learning to lower my expectations! I'm now beginning to appreciate just what it is I'm looking at!

[Adamchiv]

Yeah thats what I am expecting, just to see it in this area will be a great result. It fascinates me enough to admire it in any form, for me billions of stars means probable life, and although im looking at it a long time ago im sure I'll still get that feeling of awe! Well hopefully anyway