M32 - Galaxy

M32 is an Elliptical Dwarf Galaxy that is a satellite of the M31 Galaxy.  It was discovered by French Astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil in 1749.  M32 is 660 light-years in diameter. It is located right next to M31, The Andromeda Galaxy and in the constellation Andromeda at 00h 42m 41.8s RA, +40o 51m 55s DEC.  It is 2.49 million Light Years from Earth, and has a visual magnitude of 8.1. The best time to observe M32 is in the Winter.
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23 September 2019
5hrs 52m
Sony A6000
1250
91 Sec
ES80 Triplet
480mm  f/6


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