NGC 132
# NGC 132

NGC 132 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered by William Herschel. The type Ic supernova SN 2004fe was discovered in this galaxy on October 30, 2004.

## Appearance

Herschel described the spiral galaxy as, "pretty faint, considerably large, round, very gradually little brighter middle, mottled but not resolved." On October 12, 1827, John Herschel observed it again.

