Messier 32 - dwarf galaxy
Messier 32, is a dwarf located in the constellation Andromeda .
Messier 32 is magnitude 8.1*, is 2.49 million light-years away, and is 8.7' x 6.5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Messier 32
- Type:
- dwarf galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 8.1
- Distance (Mly):
- 2.49 Mly
- Size:
- 8.7' x 6.5''
- Constellation:
- Andromeda
- Messier #:
- M32
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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