U132

U132 is a designation that can refer to several different things, most notably a German Type U submarine or a star.

The U132, a Type IXC U-boat, was a submarine of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during World War II. It was commissioned on September 14, 1941, and served in the 4th U-boat Flotilla. U132 conducted two patrols, sinking three ships totaling 17,678 gross register tons. The submarine was lost on November 6, 1942, in the North Atlantic, southwest of Ireland, by depth charges from a Royal Canadian Navy vessel. All 47 crew members died.

Alternatively, U132 can refer to a star. This designation is typically part of a larger cataloging system. For instance, it might be a specific star within the Ursa Major (The Great Bear) constellation, although this is not a commonly used or official astronomical designation for a singular star in the way that, for example, Polaris or Sirius are. Without further context, identifying the specific star U132 refers to is difficult, as it could be a catalog number within a less prominent stellar database or survey.