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

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Triangulum Galaxy

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The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33 (M33), is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Triangulum, approximately 3 million light-years away from Earth. It is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy. The Triangulum Galaxy is characterized by its beautiful spiral arms, filled with young blue stars, as well as dark dust lanes and pinkish star-forming regions. Despite its relatively close distance, M33 is challenging to observe due to its low surface brightness. However, it is a favorite target for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, offering a captivating glimpse into the grandeur of the cosmos beyond our own galaxy.

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