Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 2, 2002

Nearby Spiral M33

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2002 is “Nearby Spiral M33,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector & M. Hanna, NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Spiral galaxy M33 is a mid-sized member of our Local Group of Galaxies . M33 is also called the Triangulum Galaxy for the constellation in which it resides.”

— APOD editors, December 2, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 2, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. A. Rector & M. Hanna, NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 2, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-2-nearby-spiral-m33

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