Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Triangulum (Tri)  ·  Contains:  IC 132  ·  M 33  ·  NGC 595  ·  NGC 598  ·  NGC 604  ·  Triangulum Galaxy  ·  Triangulum Pinwheel
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The Triangulum Galaxy (M33)

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The Triangulum Galaxy (M33)

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The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33 or NGC 598, is a prominent spiral galaxy located approximately 2.73 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. With a diameter of about 50,000 light-years, it is the third-largest galaxy in the Local Group, after the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy. Triangulum is characterized by its intricate spiral arms, rich in young, hot, and massive blue stars, indicative of ongoing star formation. The galaxy exhibits a lower overall stellar mass compared to its larger counterparts, boasting approximately 40 billion solar masses. Astronomical observations reveal a significant population of HII regions, marking regions of ionized hydrogen where new stars are actively forming. Studies using advanced telescopes, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, have provided valuable insights into the galaxy's structure, revealing a central nucleus surrounded by a vast distribution of stellar clusters. Triangulum's proximity to the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy makes it a key target for understanding the dynamics and interactions within the Local Group.

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