Спутник Андромеды
elliptical galaxy · Andromeda · 8.2ᵐ
A dwarf elliptical galaxy orbiting Andromeda, seen beside it as a small bright knot.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is Спутник Андромеды in?
Спутник Андромеды lies in Andromeda.
Is Спутник Андромеды visible to the naked eye?
8.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe Спутник Андромеды?
Best observed in September.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 0h 43m · +40° 52′
- Type
- elliptical galaxy
- Constellation
- Andromeda
- How to observe
- 8.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 9×7′
- Designation
- M32 · NGC 221
Observing tip
It appears as a soft oval smudge without structure — do not expect spiral arms.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 71° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 76° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 86° | 22° |
| +30° | 79° | 41° |
| 0° | 49° | 49° |
| −35° | 14° | 37° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 16:57 |
| February | 14:50 |
| March | 13:05 |
| April | 11:11 |
| May | 09:17 |
| June | 07:11 |
| July | 05:07 |
| August | 03:06 |
| September | 01:13 |
| October | 23:24 |
| November | 21:23 |
| December | 19:15 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.