Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 24, 2003

M33: Spiral Galaxy in Triangulum

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2003 is “M33: Spiral Galaxy in Triangulum,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“The small constellation Triangulum in the northern sky harbors this magnificent face-on spiral galaxy, M33. Its popular names include the Pinwheel Galaxy or just the Triangulum Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, September 24, 2003

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At a glance

Date: September 24, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 24, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-24-m33-spiral-galaxy-in-triangulum

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