M32 NGC 221
Object Type
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Galaxy E2
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Constellation
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Andromeda
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Magnitude
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8.1
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Size
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8.5' x 6.5'
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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.