Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 1996

Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy M32

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 1996 is “Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy M32,” an image. It is credited to Credit: 1.1 Meter Hall Telescope, Lowell Observatory, Bill Keel (U. Alabama). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Being the largest galaxy around can sometimes make you popular. Pictured is M31’s companion galaxy M32 .”

— APOD editors, January 6, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: 1.1 Meter Hall Telescope, Lowell Observatory, Bill Keel (U. Alabama)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words