A Satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31
Dreyer's description: ! vvB, L, R, psmbMN; = M32
Cross Identifications: GC 117, h 51. (LG) Le Gentil, Bode 2, Struve 1; BD +40 147; UGC 452; Arp 168.
Right Ascension: | 0 : 42.7 (hours : minutes) |
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Declination: | +40 : 52 (degrees : minutes) |
Distance: | 2900 (* 1,000 light years) |
Apparent Magnitude: | 8.2 |
Apparent Diameter: | 7.6 (arc minutes) |
NGC Home NGC 220 | NGC 222 M31 | M33
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