Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Triangulum (Tri)  ·  Contains:  M 33  ·  NGC 595  ·  NGC 598  ·  NGC 604  ·  Triangulum Galaxy  ·  Triangulum Pinwheel

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M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution, Guillaume Gruntz
M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution
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M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution

Image of the day 02/09/2024

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M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution, Guillaume Gruntz
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M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution

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M33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Triangulum. It is the third-largest galaxy in the Local Group, following the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy. M33 is characterized by its spiral arms, young star clusters, and H II regions where new stars are actively forming. This galaxy is approximately 3 million light-years away from Earth, making it one of the closest spiral galaxies to our own. Its proximity allows astronomers to study its structure and stellar populations in detail, providing valuable insights into the broader understanding of galaxy evolution and dynamics in the universe.

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M33 in LRHaGB and high resolution, Guillaume Gruntz