Elliptical galaxy · Andromeda

M32

Also known as: NGC 221

mag 8.29′ across

About

M32 is an elliptical galaxy of magnitude 8.2 in Andromeda, about 9′ across.

M32 is in the constellation Andromeda.
Best evenings: around mid-November it is highest at about 9 pm (10 pm in summer time); a month earlier, two hours later.
Where on Earth: it is seen well, at least 10° up, from north of 39° S.

When it rises and sets tonight, how high it climbs and how much the Moon gets in the way are worked out in your browser for your place.

For a dark country sky with no Moon. From a city, faint galaxies and nebulae can disappear completely.

Designations	M32, NGC 221, PGC 2555, UGC 452
Type	Elliptical galaxy (E)
Magnitude	8.2The smaller the number, the brighter.
Apparent size	9′ × 5.7′position angle 170°; the full Moon is 31′ across
Surface brightness	22.2 mag/arcsec²Average over its disc, in the blue band: the lower the number, the easier it is to see.
Constellation	Andromeda
Right ascension (J2000)	00h 42m 41.8s
Declination (J2000)	+40° 51′ 55″