M32 NGC 221

Object Type Galaxy E2
Constellation Andromeda
Magnitude 8.1
Size 8.5' x 6.5'

M32 is a companion galaxy to the beautiful spiral galaxy, M31. It is a small elliptical galaxy located close in to M31. It is easily visible in a small telescope.


DSLR Images



Combination of 5, 60 second images. Modified Canon Digital Rebel DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.


CCD Images



Combination of 10, 3 minute exposures using red, green and blue filters.
SBIG ST9XE CCD camera. 5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.