Messier 32

Messier 32 (M32) is a elliptical galaxy in the constellation Andromeda, with an apparent magnitude of 8.1. It is about 2.6 million light-years away.

Finder chart for Messier 32 in the constellation Andromeda
Messier 32 (circled) in Andromeda. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 32 (M32)
Typeelliptical galaxy
ConstellationAndromeda
Apparent magnitude8.1
Distanceabout 2.6 million light-years
Right ascension0 h 42.7 min
Declination+40.87°
Best monthNovember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find M32

M32 is in Andromeda. From 40° N it is highest in the north in November evenings, about 89° up. From 35° S it reaches about 14° in the north. You need a telescope and a dark sky to see it.

Andromeda constellation →

Other Messier objects in Andromeda

Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Messier 110 (M110)

The Messier catalog →

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