M32

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M32
Object #27
Object type

galaxy

Other Names

NGC 221

Data
Magnitude:8.1

Right ascension:00:42:41.80
Declination:40:51:57.00
Constellation:Andromeda
Season:autumn

Visibility

Telescope

This faint companion to M31 is visible in a telescope from the city. It is not visible to the unaided eye or through binoculars. To find it, first find M31 then look just south of it.

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[edit] Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:30 July 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127