Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Triangulum (Tri)  ·  Contains:  M 33  ·  NGC 598  ·  NGC 604  ·  Triangulum Galaxy  ·  Triangulum Pinwheel
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Triangulum Galaxy : M33, Prabhakaran
Triangulum Galaxy : M33
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Triangulum Galaxy : M33

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Triangulum Galaxy : M33

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The M33 Triangulum Galaxy, located in the constellation Triangulum, is a stunning celestial beauty captured through Ha LRGB filters. Hydrogen-alpha (Ha) reveals the HII regions which are hotbeds of star formation, where intense ultraviolet radiation from young, massive stars ionizes surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to emit a distinct red glow. The luminance (L) filter captures the overall brightness and structure of this spiral galaxy, showcasing its graceful arms and stellar clusters. Red, green, and blue (RGB) filters contribute to the vibrant colors, delineating the varying stellar populations within M33. Spanning about 60,000 light-years across, this spiral beauty is a cosmic neighbor, located approximately 3 million light-years away from Earth. This composite image unveils the cosmic tapestry of the galaxy, portraying the interplay of stellar nurseries, dust lanes, and starry arms in a harmonious dance across the canvas of space.

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Triangulum Galaxy : M33, Prabhakaran