NGC 221

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NGC 221[1][2], also known as M32 is a galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda.

NGC 221
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Andromeda
Right ascension 00h42.7m
Declination +40o52'
Type Galaxy
Apparent dimensions 7.6
Apparent magnitude 8.2
Other designations M 32

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott,R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>