The Very First Image of the Andromeda Galaxy Ever Taken 👁
Photograph of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) taken on 29 December 1888 with an exposure of 4 hours. Dr Isaac Roberts, an amateur astronomer and pioneer astrophotography, took this image using a 20 inch aperture reflecting telescope. Made by Howard Grubb of Dublin, the telescope was first installed at his home near Liverpool. This is the first photograph to show the spiral nature of this nearby galaxy.
@Jezibaba Breathtaking.
@danielbsmith Can you imagine their reaction at first viewing??
